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H705 BGJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,252 mi
Last recorded141,252 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH705 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 141,252 miles

All Tyres Deteriorated.

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

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Various Corrosion On Chassis.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 141,252 miles

All Tyres Deteriorated.

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

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Various Corrosion On Chassis.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 140,805 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Bushes Perished.

Various Corrosion On Vehicle.

Pass 27 Apr 2018 140,200 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 140,092 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust hanger rubber deteriorated, yet system still adequately supported.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 139,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 139,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 138,550 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 4 Aug 2015 138,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 138,172 miles

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

various steering and suspension bushes perished

Pass 22 Jul 2013 137,086 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 137,086 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 134,328 miles

All metal brake pipes slightly corrroded

Anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated.

Exhaust heat shild slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 134,322 miles

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

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

All metal brake pipes slightly corrroded

Anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 133,020 miles

(1) Nearside parking brake performance low.

(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 132,326 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 129,882 miles

(3) Rear brakes unbalanced slightly.

Fail 16 Feb 2009 129,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

center brake light not working.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 127,220 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 121,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 116,210 miles

brake and clutch pedal pads worn // screw in NSF tyre // h.brake lever high.

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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H705 BGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H705 BGJ, 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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H705 BGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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