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V203 HAK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,359 mi
Last recorded136,359 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 HAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 136,359 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 136,359 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 134,859 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 127,235 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components rusty

o/s rear panel rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2011 123,671 miles

brake pipes underneath poor condition, corroding

Fail 21 Jan 2011 123,638 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes underneath poor condition, corroding

Pass 25 Jan 2010 119,060 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 113,667 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 104,601 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 92,018 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 83,072 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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V203 HAK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V203 HAK, 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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V203 HAK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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