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H738 VSH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,828 mi
Last recorded76,828 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH738 VSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2017 76,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 76,153 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 73,155 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 73,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

centre brake light inopperative

Pass 25 Jun 2014 71,259 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 71,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2013 65,554 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2013 65,554 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2012 60,630 miles

Both rear brake disc's pitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 28 May 2012 60,630 miles

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

Both rear brake disc's pitted

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,252 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 56,252 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 52,713 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 52,713 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2009 48,196 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 48,196 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 30 May 2008 44,903 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all four tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 30 May 2008 44,903 miles

all four tyres cracking and wearing on edges

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,423 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 38,869 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 VSH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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