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V304 HDS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,058 mi
Last recorded98,058 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 HDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,058 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 95,509 miles

general vehicle structure corrodied

Fail 4 Jan 2016 95,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

general vehicle structure corrodied

Pass 3 Jan 2015 87,090 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,992 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 74,562 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 68,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2010 62,249 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 62,249 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 53,336 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake pipe to n/s rear flexy slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly pitted but unable to fully examine inner faces

front brakes out of balance just in limits

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,440 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine undershield very heavily corroded

o/s headlamp aim on top limit

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pipe to both rear flexys heavily corroded

slight movement in both rear anti roll bar bushes and links

slight side to side play in handbrake lever

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,158 miles

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 185/6014

o/s/f tyre soft possible punture

Fail 4 Oct 2007 34,158 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge 185/6014

o/s/f tyre soft possible punture

Pass 6 Oct 2006 29,834 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 29,834 miles

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

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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V304 HDS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 V304 HDS, 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 V304 HDS registered?

V304 HDS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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