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V633 HBR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

121,585 mi
Last recorded121,585 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV633 HBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 121,585 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 121,483 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 121,204 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 121,204 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 120,934 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 120,760 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 120,641 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 120,568 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 120,324 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 120,185 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,558 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath of car and on components (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber bush worn

Subframe corroded inc lower suspension arms

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion general corrosion through out chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 117,416 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion throughout front suspension and subframes

Pass 7 Jan 2015 117,303 miles

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

Front subframe corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2014 117,297 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 117,064 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 114,524 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 108,506 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear discs getting poor

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,120 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs rusted

Fail 1 Nov 2010 99,085 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all brake discs rusted

Pass 20 Nov 2009 89,640 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all suspension compondants rusty

engine oil low

hand brake lever travel excessive

Fail 18 Nov 2009 89,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

all suspension compondants rusty

engine oil low

hand brake lever travel excessive

Pass 30 Oct 2008 77,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 29 Oct 2008 77,327 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all mechcanical compondants rusty under car

n/s outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2007 65,979 miles

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

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

oil level low

slight corrosion on both outer sills

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Fail 19 Nov 2007 65,979 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil level low

slight corrosion on both outer sills

surface corrosion on suspension arms

Pass 20 Nov 2006 55,251 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 46,490 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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V633 HBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V633 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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V633 HBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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