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V593 HBR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,289 mi
Last recorded72,289 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 HBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,289 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

suspension parts corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2017 72,271 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil level low

suspension parts corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2016 68,672 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake fluid low

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak apparent

oil level low

suspension parts corroded

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,651 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

temp fuel cap fitted

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake fluid low

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak apparent

oil level low

suspension parts corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2015 65,982 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres cracking with age

Fail 27 Mar 2015 65,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four tyres cracking with age

Pass 2 Jun 2011 63,250 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded inner faces

Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,359 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 58,359 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills slighty corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2008 52,500 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,846 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 49,846 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

advise sills corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,366 miles

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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V593 HBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V593 HBR, 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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V593 HBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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