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V770 HHJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2025
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

122,990 mi
Last recorded122,990 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 HHJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 122,990 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 122,988 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underfloor to outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 122,603 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 122,602 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill to wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 122,041 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

n/s handbrake slightly low in effort

under vehicle corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2021 121,253 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 121,251 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 120,143 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 120,142 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both underfloors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 117,470 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 114,976 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 114,955 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s/r outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s/r outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 111,865 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,996 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2015 107,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 105,243 miles

NSF tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

OSF tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

corrosion on under body

slight corrosion on NSR brake pipe

Fail 22 Jan 2014 105,243 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

NSF tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

OSF tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

both front brakes slightly binding

corrosion on under body

slight corrosion on NSR brake pipe

Pass 17 Nov 2012 90,861 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 90,861 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,894 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 81,894 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,131 miles

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

front number plate holder slightly inseure

Pass 30 Oct 2009 66,459 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 62,424 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 62,424 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,878 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL IN INNER TREAD REPARIABLE

Fail 19 Oct 2007 55,878 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL IN INNER TREAD REPARIABLE

Pass 27 Nov 2006 48,347 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 42,030 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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V770 HHJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V770 HHJ, 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 V770 HHJ registered?

V770 HHJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1999.

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