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V985 HSG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,380 mi
Last recorded88,380 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV985 HSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,380 miles

both outer sills badly corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2017 88,379 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded back of sill (5.2.6)

both outer sills badly corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,831 miles

both sills corroded

brake pedal spongy

front and rear discs corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2016 87,831 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both sills corroded

brake pedal spongy

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,978 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 85,973 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2013 83,965 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise all metal brake pipes greased

advise can not check outer sills . covered by plastic sills

advise corrosion at middle and rear section of exhaust

Pass 21 Oct 2013 83,965 miles

advise all metal brake pipes greased

advise can not check outer sills . covered by plastic sills

advise corrosion at middle and rear section of exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2012 81,302 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges advise tracking check

Pass 22 Oct 2012 81,302 miles

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)

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

front tyres worn on edges advise tracking check

Pass 17 Oct 2011 79,733 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise can not check outer siils /coreved by plastic covering

advise nearside front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 19 Oct 2010 75,458 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 75,456 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded X2

Pass 1 Oct 2009 76,751 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT IN OUTER WALL

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

WIPERS SMEERING SLIGHTLY

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,155 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 74,141 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 65,995 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 60,256 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 56,773 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 56,757 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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V985 HSG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V985 HSG, 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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V985 HSG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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