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V251 HBF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,488 mi
Last recorded106,488 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 HBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 106,488 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2018 106,488 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 95,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 94,683 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ***INNER ARCH*** (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,093 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,093 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,261 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,727 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2012 86,971 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 85,444 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 82,197 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 79,016 miles

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

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

exhaust mount broken

front chassis corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2008 75,489 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 75,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,245 miles

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

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

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

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

front wiper blades slightly worn require replacement

Pass 1 Apr 2006 65,942 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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V251 HBF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V251 HBF, 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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V251 HBF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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