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H816 HKJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,154 mi
Last recorded144,154 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH816 HKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 144,154 miles

Some corrosion to O/S outer sill

Pass 10 Nov 2016 142,059 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 142,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp type fitted (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 138,540 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 138,533 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 129,888 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 129,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,330 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 126,323 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 122,672 miles

Could do with both sills and rear sub-frame under-sealing

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear upper brake pipe slight corrosion

Suspension springs rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2010 120,200 miles

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear sub-frame rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2010 120,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake pipes rusty

Rear sub-frame rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2009 116,732 miles

Front sub-frame rusty.

Offside rear metal brake pipe rusty.

Pass 1 Oct 2008 115,864 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 115,864 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 112,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 109,467 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 109,457 miles

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

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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H816 HKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H816 HKJ, 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 H816 HKJ registered?

H816 HKJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 August 1999.

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