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H491 FPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,492 mi
Last recorded156,492 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH491 FPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 156,492 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 156,492 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 156,429 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 156,429 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arm rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner sill

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 156,198 miles

underside of car corroded nothing significant .

Pass 22 Jul 2022 155,967 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underfloor near front subframe rear mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also top and bottom arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also top and bottom arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 155,967 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underfloor near front subframe rear mounts corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also top and bottom arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also top and bottom arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 155,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 154,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 154,859 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 153,487 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 153,487 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 147,979 miles

Oil leak ()

underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 147,500 miles

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2015 146,462 miles

Oil leak

all balljoint rubbers perished and deteriorated

significant damage to underside of vehicle due to excessively lowered ride height

Pass 16 Jun 2008 146,418 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 146,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 146,270 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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H491 FPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H491 FPX, 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 H491 FPX registered?

H491 FPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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