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H836 ATV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,187 mi
Last recorded165,187 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH836 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 165,187 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 165,007 miles

air con pipes corroded

all coil springs corroded

both front and rear anti roll bars corroded

both front and rear subframes corroded

both front and rear top and bottom wishbones corroded

engine and gearbox oil leaks

handbrake travel at lever

power steering slight seepage at rack

rear nearside tyre nailed and wall damaged

slight bind at rear offside brakes

welding repairs at offside sill lips and floor(underseal covers) and offside chassis leg

Fail 14 Oct 2010 164,978 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

gearbox oil leaks

air con pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear coil springs corroded

drivers mirror (door)loose

engine oil leaks

front nearside floor slightly holed and corroded

front offside chassis leg repaired and covered with undersealant

front offside under arch plastic cover moulding broken

front to rear offside floor repaired and covered with undersealant

power steering fluid seepage at rack

rear anti roll bar corroded

rear nearside tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 157,157 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 157,157 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 155,443 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 155,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge.

Front & rear brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2006 147,878 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 147,878 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 135,189 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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H836 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H836 ATV, 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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H836 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 July 1999.

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