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H759 BGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

135,586 mi
Last recorded135,586 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH759 BGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 135,586 miles

under coated

Fail 24 Nov 2022 135,581 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner wing has section removed within 30cm of top shocker suspension mounting. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg holed and inadequate repair . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing has a section removed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 134,910 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at turbo (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component modified and steering adversely affected pipes and pump missing (2.1.5 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing has a section removed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 134,153 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 134,153 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 133,252 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 132,693 miles

Chassis rails damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 132,693 miles

Chassis rails damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2014 186,776 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 186,764 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 171,833 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jan 2013 171,833 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 166,262 miles

Front wiperblades in poor condition

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 164,785 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 159,875 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

knock and play in steering rack

tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 19 Jan 2009 159,841 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

knock and play in steering rack

tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Jan 2008 159,154 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 159,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 158,811 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 15 Mar 2006 157,890 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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H759 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H759 BGK, 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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H759 BGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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