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V306 HDS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,622 mi
Last recorded58,622 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV306 HDS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 58,622 miles

Front Sub-frame 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 55,177 miles

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 & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 52,508 miles

car extensively undersealed

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,874 miles

All brakes are binding slightly

All front and rear suspension parts and subframe are corroded

Both front brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules

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

Front Brake discs are slightly corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sill is corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,398 miles

All brakes are binding slightly.

All front and rear suspension parts and front subframe are corroded.

Front Both brake discs are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sill is corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 51,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

All brakes are binding slightly.

All front and rear suspension parts and front subframe are corroded.

Front Both brake discs are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Sill is corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 50,038 miles

Both sills are corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 50,038 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Both sills are corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 May 2013 49,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight corrison on n/s/r sill

Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,787 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 46,278 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 46,278 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 44,857 miles

corrosion on floor pans

4 x suspension arms corroded

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

corrosion 2 x subframes

Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,528 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 40,539 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 40,539 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 36,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 31,383 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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V306 HDS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V306 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 V306 HDS registered?

V306 HDS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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