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V385 HNM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,879 mi
Last recorded84,879 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 HNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 84,879 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 84,788 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension showing general signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 83,411 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 82,449 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,600 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 78,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,304 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 75,081 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 75,081 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering near anti roll bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,621 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,916 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 65,133 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 65,133 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 62,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 60,494 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking on inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2012 58,708 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 58,708 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,388 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 53,884 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 51,123 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 51,079 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,510 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,225 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,559 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 40,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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V385 HNM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V385 HNM, 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 V385 HNM registered?

V385 HNM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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