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V896 HHU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,104 mi
Last recorded82,104 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV896 HHU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 82,104 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 81,990 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front subframe and wishbone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe and wishbone (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 78,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front sub frame corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under body surface rust

Fail 14 Feb 2019 78,643 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashed headlamp with indicator (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and outer sill in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail in mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,365 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 71,932 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 71,930 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 68,003 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 64,177 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,361 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 55,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 53,853 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 53,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 51,668 miles

EVIDENCE OF VEHICLE BEING STORED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 47,867 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 46,540 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 42,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 May 2008 42,746 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2007 39,027 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 35,215 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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V896 HHU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V896 HHU, 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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V896 HHU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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