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V271 HBF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,661 mi
Last recorded93,661 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 HBF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 93,661 miles

Offside Front cv boot perished but not excessive

corrosion in outer sills

slight blow from exhaust

Pass 6 Mar 2018 93,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 91,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes grabbing slightly

horn slightly gratty

nearside front sill corroded but not within a prescribed area at present

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

offside front sill corroded but not within a prescribed area at present

rear coil springs corroded

rear diff oil leak

underside corroded

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,651 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 77,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and has a nail in it

wipers smearing the windscreen slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2014 77,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to perish and has a nail in it

wipers smearing the windscreen slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2012 77,268 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 73,689 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear differential oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2010 73,689 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

rear brake discs heavily worn

rear differential oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,766 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 69,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear back pannal not welided to manifactor not as secare as it should be . not a load bearing part.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 67,875 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 67,874 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 63,117 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2006 60,262 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 60,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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V271 HBF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V271 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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V271 HBF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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