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H961 RJE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,272 mi
Last recorded181,272 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH961 RJE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 181,272 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 181,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 148,209 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 175,287 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 175,138 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 175,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive co -7.717 (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 174,604 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 174,602 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 174,210 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 174,210 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 174,089 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 169,988 miles

rear brake pipes too flexys have slight suface rust

Fail 2 Apr 2012 169,987 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake pipes too flexys have slight suface rust

Pass 23 Mar 2011 163,365 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 152,398 miles

all underside components corroded

slight corrosion on front and rear discs

Pass 26 Mar 2009 144,455 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 137,701 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 137,701 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 132,095 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 120,394 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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H961 RJE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 H961 RJE, 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 H961 RJE registered?

H961 RJE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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