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H747 ATV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,874 mi
Last recorded163,874 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH747 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 163,874 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 141,088 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 131,928 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 127,619 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 127,617 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 124,241 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 123,398 miles

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

Oil leak

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 122,661 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion to body and various suspension parts

Fail 8 Jun 2013 122,641 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion to body and various suspension parts

Pass 14 May 2012 121,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 118,829 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 115,506 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 112,710 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 108,813 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 104,280 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 98,399 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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H747 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 H747 ATV, 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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What year was H747 ATV registered?

H747 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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