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V899 HWO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,913 mi
Last recorded98,913 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV899 HWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 98,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 98,742 miles

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill poor repair job (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 96,793 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 96,789 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 92,917 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 92,917 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 92,134 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 92,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2014 91,677 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished/split

Pass 4 Jun 2013 89,511 miles

front tyres perished

Fail 4 Jun 2013 89,500 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,283 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 87,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 86,482 miles

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

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 2 Jun 2010 85,153 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 83,583 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 80,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 80,391 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2007 71,900 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 66,064 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 66,064 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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V899 HWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V899 HWO, 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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V899 HWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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