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V304 HNA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,902 mi
Last recorded79,902 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV304 HNA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 79,902 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 79,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn damper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 79,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,727 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 78,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside headlamp tarnishing

suspension components corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2016 78,882 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside headlamp tarnishing

suspension components corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,872 miles

all front and rear suspension components corroding

offside and nearside front lower shock rubber bush split and perishing

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 78,831 miles

offside & nearside front lower shock rubber bushes perishing & splitting

Fail 19 Sep 2014 78,826 miles

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

offside & nearside front lower shock rubber bushes perishing & splitting

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,782 miles

airbag lamp not illuminating

offside front brake slightly binding

offside headlamp lens tarnishing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 78,125 miles

front shock absorber rubber mouts splittong anrished and slight movement

hand brake travel

all 4 brake discs corroding

front brake slightly out of balance and pulsating

Pass 21 Sep 2011 78,014 miles

both front shock mounting rubbers split and perrishing and have slight movement

front brake balance

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Aug 2010 77,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 76,882 miles

surface corrosion and weakness to rear end of both outer sills

Pass 30 Oct 2006 62,961 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 HNA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc 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 V304 HNA, 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 HNA registered?

V304 HNA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V304 HNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V304 HNA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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