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V898 HBR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,140 mi
Last recorded69,140 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 HBR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 69,140 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 64,967 miles

n/s front brake pipe rusty

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear roll bar rusty and corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2007 64,967 miles

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

n/s front brake pipe rusty

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear roll bar rusty and corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2007 64,543 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 64,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,344 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 50,038 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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V898 HBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V898 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 V898 HBR registered?

V898 HBR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V898 HBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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