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H802 BGJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,470 mi
Last recorded161,470 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH802 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 161,470 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 161,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 160,258 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 160,219 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 159,328 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 164,675 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 164,674 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 151,291 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 151,291 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 149,727 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively all brakes are slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 149,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 149,500 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 149,135 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 148,834 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2015 148,834 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 148,568 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 148,242 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 147,793 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2009 143,807 miles

ADVISE UNDERSIDE SHOWING SIGNS OF COROSION

Pass 25 Jun 2008 143,164 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2008 143,164 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 142,999 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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H802 BGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H802 BGJ, 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 H802 BGJ registered?

H802 BGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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