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H997 XYC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,098 mi
Last recorded122,098 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH997 XYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 122,098 miles

slight rust on under body

Pass 5 Apr 2022 121,397 miles

rear suspension has surface rust

Pass 1 Apr 2021 120,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 120,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 119,904 miles

o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion

o/s/r tyre perished, n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2020 119,902 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded visible from under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion

o/s/r tyre perished, n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2019 119,623 miles

o/s/f brake pipe has corrosion

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2018 118,820 miles

brake pipes have some rust

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2018 118,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes have some rust

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Jul 2017 115,410 miles

Offside Front brake pipe has some rust

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2016 113,347 miles

Nearside Front wheel has slight restricted movement

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2015 112,720 miles

front pipe corroded

o/s lower swival poor

Pass 21 Jul 2014 111,400 miles

both front brake hoses perished

o/s/f o/s/r brake hoses have some rust

rear discs worn

slight play in o/s/r suspenion bushs

Fail 4 Jul 2014 111,400 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

o/s/f + o/s/r brake pipe has some corrosion

rear discs worn

slight play o/s/r supension bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2013 105,227 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 94,693 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 86,059 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 81,840 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 76,641 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 70,621 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 64,803 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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H997 XYC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 H997 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.

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What year was H997 XYC registered?

H997 XYC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is H997 XYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H997 XYC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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