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H799 FNV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

204,741 mi
Last recorded204,741 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH799 FNV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 204,741 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 204,741 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 202,317 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2014 195,512 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2014 195,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 194,016 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 190,229 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 190,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2008 176,910 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 176,910 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2007 157,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 157,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 152,665 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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H799 FNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 H799 FNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H799 FNV?

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What year was H799 FNV registered?

H799 FNV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is H799 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H799 FNV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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