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H942 BGJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

194,453 mi
Last recorded194,453 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH942 BGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 194,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 194,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 194,378 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 194,253 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 194,044 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 193,580 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 193,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 192,338 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 178,939 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 17,817 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 17,814 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 167,903 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 163,446 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 163,446 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 162,367 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER EDGE

Pass 5 Mar 2007 155,491 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 148,689 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 148,689 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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H942 BGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H942 BGJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H942 BGJ registered?

H942 BGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 March 1999.

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The MOT history for H942 BGJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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