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H9 HPD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,788 mi
Last recorded114,788 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 HPD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2015 114,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front chassis heavily corroded

front subframe corroded

n/s/ underside floor corroded

n/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/f brake hose perishing

o/s/r antiroll bar link play in ball joint

rear chassis corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 112,618 miles

corrosion on rear subframe

rear exhaust box blowing and badly deteriorated

slight distortion on front inner wheel rims

Fail 13 May 2014 112,617 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

corrosion on rear subframe

fluctuation on offside rear brake

rear exhaust box blowing and badly deteriorated

slight distortion on front inner wheel rims

Pass 25 Apr 2013 112,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on both rear outer sills

corrosion on front brake discs

corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe to caliper

front suspension components corroded

high level brake light disconnected

pitting on inner faces of rear brake discs

rear exhaust deteriroated and blowing

Pass 29 Dec 2011 104,703 miles

blow from exhaust tail pipe

corrosion starting on both rear outer sills

Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,578 miles

both front tyres near wear limit

both rear tyres low

corrosion on both rear outer sills

slight corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes to the flexis

Fail 13 Dec 2010 95,577 miles

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

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

both front tyres near wear limit

both rear tyres low

corrosion on both rear outer sills

slight corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes to the flexis

Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,583 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 86,583 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

corrosion starting to appear in both outer sills at rear.

exhaust rear box deteriorating

front suspension & steering corroding

Pass 9 Jan 2009 75,643 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 71,062 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 66,598 miles

front and rear discs slightly corroded

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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H9 HPD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H9 HPD, 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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H9 HPD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 June 1999.

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