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H521 FPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,131 mi
Last recorded131,131 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH521 FPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 131,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion both front wings

Fail 21 Apr 2016 131,131 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 131,131 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt gaiter perished (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 131,131 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 131,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight drag at n/s front wheel

Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,131 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 13,131 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 131,131 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 7 Aug 2009 108,837 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to rear outer sills needs attention

o/s/r and both front brake pipes are corroded

uneven wear front tyre

wiper blades split

Fail 5 Aug 2009 108,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

uneven wear front tyre

wiper blades split

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion to rear outer sills needs attention

o/s/r and both front brake pipes are corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2008 97,981 miles

ADVISE : CORROSION IN STEEL BRAKE PIPE SECTIONS.

ADVISE : REAR BRAKES BINDING.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 89,799 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 75,914 miles

Slight corrsion on front metal brake pipe sections.

Pass 27 Jul 2005 69,831 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE: Both rear tyres are worn down to 1.6mm limit on inner edges, nearside rear has a nail in its tread. Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Fail 27 Jul 2005 69,831 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H521 FPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 H521 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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H521 FPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 May 1999.

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