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H859 VSH

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,393 mi
Last recorded146,393 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH859 VSH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 146,393 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 145,605 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 145,562 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and wheelarch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 142,655 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 140,856 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 May 2022 138,262 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 136,211 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 133,232 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 130,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 128,988 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges and perish cracks in tread grooves not exposing cords

Pass 6 Jun 2016 127,674 miles

all four tyres are wearing on edges

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,444 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 122,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 121,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 119,886 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 117,966 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 117,056 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 115,736 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 115,736 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 114,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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H859 VSH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 H859 VSH, 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 H859 VSH registered?

H859 VSH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1999.

Is H859 VSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H859 VSH shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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