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H451 BGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

135,840 mi
Last recorded135,840 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH451 BGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2022 135,840 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 1 Jan 2022 135,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2020 131,920 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 131,836 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroding

Fail 15 Nov 2019 131,836 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension components corroding

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 130,979 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks

Pass 17 Oct 2017 129,162 miles

front brake pads getting low,slight play in steering,front tyres wearing on edges,oil leaks

Pass 25 Oct 2016 124,088 miles

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2015 117,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 117,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 110,283 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 99,423 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)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 99,423 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 99,331 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 99,331 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 98,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 98,315 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 98,145 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 97,047 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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H451 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 H451 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.

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What year was H451 BGK registered?

H451 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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The MOT history for H451 BGK shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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