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V104 FDV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,358 mi
Last recorded112,358 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 FDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 112,358 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 110,040 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,915 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 106,905 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 103,520 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 103,511 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 100,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also scrubbed on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 100,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also scrubbed on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre scrubbed on edges

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,431 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 95,996 miles

General corrosion of front & rear suspension components

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,288 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 91,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 86,111 miles

driver seat becoming insecure

Fail 12 Jun 2012 86,111 miles

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

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

driver seat becoming insecure

Pass 13 Jun 2011 79,347 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,347 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 73,430 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 67,816 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 59,599 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 51,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 42,398 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 42,398 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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V104 FDV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V104 FDV, 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 V104 FDV registered?

V104 FDV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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