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V326 HHJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

43,927 mi
Last recorded43,927 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 HHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 43,927 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 43,713 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 43,552 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,331 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 43,165 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 43,028 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 42,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 42,524 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 42,196 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 41,954 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 41,930 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,052 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,589 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 40,073 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 39,116 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 38,258 miles

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

offside front tyre - outer tread cracking

offside front wheel - slight brake binding

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,158 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 35,931 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 34,736 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 31,386 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,022 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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V326 HHJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 V326 HHJ, 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 V326 HHJ registered?

V326 HHJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V326 HHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V326 HHJ shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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