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H572 FPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,030 mi
Last recorded122,030 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH572 FPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 122,030 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 118,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge signs of cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge signs of cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 118,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust flex blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge signs of cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside edge signs of cracks in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 114,880 miles

both front tyres cracking though out tread

Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,922 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 108,709 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front wing bottom corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,559 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 104,913 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 104,904 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 97,963 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced rusty (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 97,963 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced rusty (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 97,857 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 97,000 miles

front and rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2012 96,990 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 92,999 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,109 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 88,819 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,108 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 80,609 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 79,371 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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H572 FPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H572 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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H572 FPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 1999.

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