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H758 PBR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,304 mi
Last recorded120,304 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH758 PBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 120,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,493 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 117,321 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper ? Handbrake lever ? (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Caliper ? Handbrake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both rear brake discs ? Discoloured with heat ?

Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,266 miles

Oil leak

Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Fail 1 Mar 2016 113,242 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly Top ball joint ? Split pin missing (2.5.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 18 Feb 2015 110,142 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 109,969 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 109,764 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,724 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 109,724 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 109,664 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 109,559 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 109,346 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 108,854 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 108,854 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 105,103 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 104,350 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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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H758 PBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 H758 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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H758 PBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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