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H865 XUM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,637 mi
Last recorded139,637 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH865 XUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 139,637 miles

near side rear handbrake slightly low

Fail 22 Apr 2016 139,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

near side door mirror missing

near side handbrake effort slightly low

near side rear outer sill weak

Fail 17 Apr 2015 136,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

near side door mirror missing

near side rear outer sill weak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 131,370 miles

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

near side handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 25 Apr 2014 131,367 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 129,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake and clutch peddal rubbers worn

near side handbrake effort slightly low

Fail 24 May 2013 129,656 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

brake and clutch peddal rubbers worn

Pass 1 Jun 2012 125,316 miles

near side hand brake effort slightly low

Fail 1 Jun 2012 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

near side hand brake effort slightly low

Pass 26 May 2011 121,293 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 114,746 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 114,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2009 109,864 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 106,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 106,118 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2007 102,450 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 102,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 96,212 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 87,654 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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H865 XUM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H865 XUM, 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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H865 XUM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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