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H9 RNB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,913 mi
Last recorded81,913 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 RNB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 81,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 81,536 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 80,492 miles

Engine check / malfunction lamp does not illuminate at start up

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 79,480 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 79,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 78,728 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 78,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,393 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 75,845 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 75,845 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security n/s and o/s front inner wheel arch chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 74,413 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 73,745 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,231 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 71,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 70,225 miles

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

recommend renew wiper blades

Pass 28 Jul 2014 67,515 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 67,509 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 65,713 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 64,197 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,711 miles

n/s sill slightly corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,652 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 54,460 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 49,965 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 49,909 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 42,911 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 38,246 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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H9 RNB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H9 RNB, 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 H9 RNB registered?

H9 RNB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1999.

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