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H988 XYC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

95,848 mi
Last recorded95,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 XYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2021 95,848 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 94,476 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,330 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 93,651 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 92,034 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,312 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Front Number Plate Insecure

N/s Obligitory Rear View Mirror Missing

O/s Front Brake Binding Slightly

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2010 90,312 miles

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

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

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

Front Number Plate Cracked

Front Number Plate Insecure

N/s Obligitory Rear View Mirror Missing

O/s Front Brake Binding Slightly

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 86,390 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre perished.

Front windscreen wipers deteriorated.

Nearside door mirror unit missing.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,423 miles

Oil leak

near side rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Jun 2007 76,340 miles

engine cooloant leak

Fail 30 Jun 2007 76,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cooloant leak

Pass 9 Jun 2006 71,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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H988 XYC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H988 XYC, 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

How do I check the history of H988 XYC?

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What year was H988 XYC registered?

H988 XYC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 June 1999.

Is H988 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H988 XYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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