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V208 HAK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,583 mi
Last recorded53,583 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 HAK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 53,583 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 44,888 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 44,800 miles

slight corrotion front suspention assemble

slight corrotion rear suspention assemble

Fail 22 Aug 2016 44,800 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

slight corrotion front suspention assemble

slight corrotion rear suspention assemble

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,308 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

corrosion on rear outer sill more than 30cm load bearing aria

corrotion on front & rear suspention assemble

damage along nearside chassis

damage along nearsidr chassis

Fail 21 Aug 2015 44,305 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on rear outer sill more than 30cm load bearing aria

corrotion on front & rear suspention assemble

damage along nearside chassis

damage along nearsidr chassis

Pass 5 Jul 2011 44,274 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs corroded

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

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

Power steering pipes slightly corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2010 43,940 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrotion front & rear suspention assy

Pass 10 Mar 2009 43,590 miles

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

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

all of brake disc cotting of rust on them due to lack of use

slight brake bind on offside rear

wipere starting to spite

Pass 29 Feb 2008 43,024 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,827 miles

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

minnor crackes on rear tyres

Fail 21 Feb 2007 42,827 miles

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

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

minnor crackes on rear tyres

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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V208 HAK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V208 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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What year was V208 HAK registered?

V208 HAK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V208 HAK safe to buy?

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