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H913 ATV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,079 mi
Last recorded99,079 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH913 ATV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 9 May 2024 99,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes and components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,758 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Log book present and shows declared manufactured in 1991. Tested to 3.5% 1200ppm limits.

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes and components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 98,754 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Lower sill excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear subframes and components corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 236,370 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from down pipe to middle section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Underbody heavily undersealed

Vehicle de-cat before import

Fail 4 Nov 2021 236,370 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from down pipe to middle section and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Underbody heavily undersealed

Vehicle de-cat before import

Pass 10 Oct 2020 225,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 214,095 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 200,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 194,856 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low on both edges

underside of vehicle heavily welded in many places

Pass 7 May 2016 189,886 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 189,690 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 187,371 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 185,255 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 185,236 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 178,189 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 170,387 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2011 170,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 163,124 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 152,856 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 152,607 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 147,259 miles

engine oil leak

nsr/osr tyres close to limit on edges and osr tyre nailed

Fail 4 Jun 2008 147,259 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

nsr/osr tyres close to limit on edges and osr tyre nailed

Pass 6 Jun 2007 13,602 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 137,602 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 121,031 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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H913 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 H913 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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H913 ATV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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