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H393 POH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,352 mi
Last recorded160,352 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH393 POH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 160,352 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 160,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 158,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 158,259 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 155,455 miles

corrosion within 30cm of offside seatbelt mounting but not considered weakened

Fail 13 Aug 2013 155,455 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion within 30cm of offside seatbelt mounting but not considered weakened

Fail 9 Aug 2012 153,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rust blisters on offside outer body sill

Pass 9 Aug 2012 153,667 miles

rust blisters on offside outer body sill

Fail 3 Aug 2011 151,745 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 151,745 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 149,831 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 149,831 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 135,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight misfire at idle

Pass 3 Aug 2009 135,235 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight misfire at idle

Fail 6 Aug 2008 117,235 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 117,235 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 106,790 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 106,790 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 96,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 96,009 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 88,342 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 88,342 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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H393 POH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H393 POH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H393 POH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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