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V459 HES

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

135,107 mi
Last recorded135,107 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV459 HES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 135,107 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 131,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 122,933 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 122,932 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 120,541 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2019 120,541 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 119,190 miles

slight corrosion under body

Pass 9 Oct 2017 111,085 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 101,099 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 89,130 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 97,768 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 63,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 55,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 48,832 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 44,803 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 41,377 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,978 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,593 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,762 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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V459 HES is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V459 HES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V459 HES registered?

V459 HES is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V459 HES safe to buy?

The MOT history for V459 HES shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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