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V892 HBR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,824 mi
Last recorded68,824 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV892 HBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 68,824 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 68,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 68,309 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 67,647 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 65,317 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,413 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 63,413 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,018 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 59,137 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 56,782 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,346 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,304 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 51,304 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,467 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 48,232 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 46,446 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 43,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,978 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,819 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 36,486 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 36,486 miles

Brake pipe excessively 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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V892 HBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V892 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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What year was V892 HBR registered?

V892 HBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V892 HBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V892 HBR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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