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V852 HBV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,893 mi
Last recorded62,893 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV852 HBV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 62,893 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 61,408 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 59,743 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 58,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 56,539 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Over Rear Subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded All Pipes Going into Steering Rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective Flat

Pass 7 Jun 2021 55,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 54,568 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 52,954 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,272 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 52,107 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 51,941 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 51,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 51,142 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 50,587 miles

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 2 Apr 2012 50,102 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear sills corroding

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,120 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,120 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,416 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 43,416 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 40,812 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,852 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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V852 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V852 HBV, 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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V852 HBV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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