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H738 KGS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,425 mi
Last recorded177,425 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 KGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 177,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 168,740 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 163,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 157,089 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 152,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 150,590 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 144,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 138,528 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 131,412 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front pipe of exhaust heatshield rattling

play nearside front inner rackend

Fail 29 Mar 2012 131,411 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

front pipe of exhaust heatshield rattling

high level brake light not working

play nearside front inner rackend

Pass 22 Mar 2011 123,426 miles

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

front + rear suspension corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2011 123,426 miles

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

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

front + rear suspension corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2010 121,926 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 121,912 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 121,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 121,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 120,954 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 120,700 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 120,697 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 120,357 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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H738 KGS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H738 KGS, 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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H738 KGS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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