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H833 CDM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,774 mi
Last recorded129,774 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH833 CDM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 May 2011 129,774 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.3.1a)The position of the rear Fog Lamp switch although readily seen does not identify the operation of such as a Fog Lamp switch to a unfamiliar user.

(1.3.1b)The Fog Lamp switch with reference to the above has a built in light but as previously explained does not make it clear that the function is a Fog Lamp switch, ideally

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement at right angles to the normal movement indicating slight wear present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provison is worn

(3.3A.2)The brake pedal box has surface corrosion present

(4.2A.1)All road wheel have centre caps fitted

(5.2.6)The nearside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure, but will soon require attention.

(5.2.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure, but will soon require attention.

(6.1.1)The nearside front to rear chassis, Main Load bearing, has been damaged along its length, it appears that a repair service is required.

(8.2.3)The windscreen washer(s) one of two on the offside of the screen used for zone A, provide no liquid to work in conjunction with the wiper blade

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations around the vehicle protective covers,which are preventing a full exmaination of some components,and vehicle structure

a label should be fitted to identify the switch and operation

Pass 7 May 2011 129,774 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp illumination is deteriorating

(1.3.1a)The position of the rear Fog Lamp switch although readily seen does not identify the operation of such as a Fog Lamp switch to a unfamiliar user.

(1.3.1b)The Fog Lamp switch with reference to the above has a built in light but as previously explained does not make it clear that the function is a Fog Lamp switch, ideally

(3.1.4a)The parking brake lever has side movement at right angles to the normal movement indicating slight wear present

(3.3A.1b)The brake pedal anti-slip provison is worn

(3.3A.2)The brake pedal box has surface corrosion present

(4.2A.1)All road wheel have centre caps fitted

(5.2.6)The nearside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure, but will soon require attention.

(5.2.6)The offside front seat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present,which has not yet reached the point of test failure, but will soon require attention.

(6.1.1)The nearside front to rear chassis, Main Load bearing, has been damaged along its length, it appears that a repair service is required.

(8.2.3)The windscreen washer(s) one of two on the offside of the screen used for zone A, provide no liquid to work in conjunction with the wiper blade

NOTES TO THE VEHICLE PRESENTER

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 5 - SEAT BELTS

SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations around the vehicle protective covers,which are preventing a full exmaination of some components,and vehicle structure

a label should be fitted to identify the switch and operation

Pass 30 Apr 2010 127,459 miles

front and rear suspension components and associated mountings are all showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 127,150 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 127,148 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 124,744 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2006 124,725 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.nearside centre of chassis crumpled. 2.o/s/r tyre tread depth on legal limit and has 2nails in it.

Fail 1 Apr 2006 124,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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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H833 CDM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H833 CDM, 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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H833 CDM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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