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H665 FPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

269,769 mi
Last recorded269,769 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH665 FPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 269,769 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 262,178 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 255,700 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 255,266 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 246,652 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2015 238,311 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2015 238,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014 223,405 miles

advise n/s outer door handle stiff

Fail 31 Mar 2014 223,405 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise n/s outer door handle stiff

Pass 11 Jul 2013 216,528 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to sills

Pass 13 Jul 2012 205,953 miles

Front number plate is flexible but is not likley to be misread

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 10 Jul 2012 205,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front number plate is flexible but is not likley to be misread

Headlamps are different type's (H4 & British American) but are the same size, shape & produce similar light output

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 7 Jul 2012 205,799 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front brake discs slightly corroded.

both outer sills slightly corroded.

both rear brake discs slightly corroded.

excessive play in the propshaft universal joint.

exhaust heat shields slightly insecure.

nearside front tyre on 2-3mm tread depth and worn on the edges.

offside front brake slightly binding.

offside front tyre slightly perished.

oil leak from engine and gearbox.

underside of vehicle very wet.(rainy day)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 198,993 miles

Different types of nearside & offside headlamps fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2011 198,993 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Different types of nearside & offside headlamps fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2010 193,314 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 180,119 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn - clutch pedal rubber split.

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads getting low.

Weak beam image noted o/s headlamp.

Fail 21 Jul 2009 179,984 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pedal rubber worn - clutch pedal rubber split.

Engine oil leak

Front brake pads getting low.

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake discs slightly wasted.

Weak beam image noted o/s headlamp.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 172,021 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 171,964 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 169,086 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 165,419 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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H665 FPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H665 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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H665 FPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 1999.

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