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H427 PPU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,321 mi
Last recorded178,321 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH427 PPU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 178,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 175,261 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 175,259 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2011 172,093 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 172,093 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 170,020 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 166,447 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 166,338 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Mar 2006 166,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2005 147,581 miles

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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H427 PPU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H427 PPU, 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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What year was H427 PPU registered?

H427 PPU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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