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H4 VOT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

62,652 mi
Last recorded62,652 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 VOT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 62,652 miles

Parking brake travel slightly high

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody suspension components corroded & undersealed

Pass 20 May 2025 57,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 52,250 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 49,773 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 49,722 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 49,575 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 49,555 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 47,841 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 46,803 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,982 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,154 miles

o/s/r sill has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2014 37,082 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r sill has slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,900 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2012 33,545 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 33,545 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,783 miles

Offside Front 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 3 Aug 2010 24,339 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 21,502 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 20,434 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 18,567 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 16,899 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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H4 VOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 H4 VOT, 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 H4 VOT registered?

H4 VOT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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