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V702 HHW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

99,792 mi
Last recorded99,792 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV702 HHW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 99,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis repair covered

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Fail 12 Jul 2024 99,780 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Underside of front chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg through wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Chassis repair covered

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All ()

Pass 22 Jun 2023 96,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at mid pipe to cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg corroded at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all four tyres have been stretched on wheels

suspension as bee lowered

Pass 6 Jul 2022 96,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint at tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,449 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 95,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 94,197 miles

Corrosion to nearside front & offside front chassis

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 3 May 2019 94,197 miles

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

Corrosion to nearside front & offside front chassis

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 14 May 2018 92,997 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 92,517 miles

Body has slight corrosion both lower outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,073 miles

hand brake may need adjustment soon,ok at test.

Pass 19 May 2015 90,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

centre to rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 88,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 88,939 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2013 86,931 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 86,931 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 82,470 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 82,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,881 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 77,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Long travel on hand brake lever

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 73,187 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 73,186 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 68,901 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 68,900 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 64,666 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 61,907 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 61,907 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,837 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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V702 HHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 V702 HHW, 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 V702 HHW registered?

V702 HHW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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