CarVerify

Free Car Check

H434 BGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,743 mi
Last recorded144,743 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationH434 BGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 144,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 144,743 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Coolant leak ()

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 135,604 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight binding in front offside brake

Fail 24 Jun 2015 134,683 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight binding in front offside brake

Pass 8 Jul 2014 127,738 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyres

Fail 7 Jul 2014 127,738 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

tyres

Pass 8 Jul 2013 121,663 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 117,293 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 114,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 111,955 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 111,932 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 111,161 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 110,449 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 110,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 110,386 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

H434 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H434 BGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H434 BGK?

You can check the full history of H434 BGK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was H434 BGK registered?

H434 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 December 1999.

Is H434 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H434 BGK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H434 BGK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on H434 BGK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.