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V379 HAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,461 mi
Last recorded110,461 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV379 HAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 May 2018 110,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail corroded within area of sub frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail corroded within area of anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail corroded within area of sub fame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail corroded within area of anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2017 108,604 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2016 106,065 miles

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2015 103,763 miles

Exhaust emissions CO just met

Under body selant/paint applied

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2015 103,745 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emissions CO just met

Under body selant/paint applied

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 101,934 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 May 2013 99,028 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 97,575 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 97,575 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 96,252 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 93,398 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

advise offside front tyre cut in side wall and on 3mm

advise rear discs pitted

advise strong nearside rear outter sill

advise strong offside rear outter sill

Fail 19 Aug 2009 88,762 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,762 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 84,290 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 73,801 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,187 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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V379 HAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V379 HAU, 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 V379 HAU registered?

V379 HAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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