MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,492 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
underside of car corroded nothing significant .
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))
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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak ()
underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak
Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak
all balljoint rubbers perished and deteriorated
significant damage to underside of vehicle due to excessively lowered ride height
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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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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H491 FPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 April 1999.
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