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V387 HAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

56,302 mi
Last recorded56,302 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV387 HAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,302 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 54,038 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,282 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear of sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 51,999 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 51,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 50,283 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,484 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 45,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,710 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,753 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 40,133 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 37,351 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,101 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 34,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,546 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 29,498 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 26,862 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 23,670 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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V387 HAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V387 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 V387 HAU registered?

V387 HAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V387 HAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V387 HAU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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