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H698 PBR

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,378 mi
Last recorded154,378 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH698 PBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2024 154,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CHASSIS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE AND REAR FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS UPPER AND LOWER FRONT AND REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 153,943 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside undersealed

Pass 15 Sep 2022 153,606 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2022 153,567 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 153,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 152,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 151,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 150,975 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 150,937 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 149,669 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 142,239 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 141,952 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 131,180 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 129,872 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 128,222 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 128,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 126,569 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 126,569 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 125,316 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 119,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 117,837 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 117,837 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 116,400 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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H698 PBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 H698 PBR, 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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H698 PBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 May 1999.

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