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V255 HBF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

99,086 mi
Last recorded99,086 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 HBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,086 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 96,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 94,687 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,867 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,567 miles

corrosion to chassis rails and offside outer sill

damage to chassis rails

Pass 16 Oct 2019 79,871 miles

damage to chassis rails

Fail 16 Oct 2019 79,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

damage to chassis rails

Pass 21 Sep 2018
Pass 29 Jul 2017 66,781 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 66,378 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 59,952 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 59,255 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,065 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 58,464 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 58,464 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,343 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 55,415 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,415 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,549 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,273 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 49,746 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,940 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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V255 HBF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 V255 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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What year was V255 HBF registered?

V255 HBF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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