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V125 FAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

122,472 mi
Last recorded122,472 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV125 FAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 122,472 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 122,447 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp adjuster not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 120,036 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 118,535 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 117,486 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2021 117,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 116,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 116,553 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 113,200 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 113,176 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 105,177 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 102,053 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 101,588 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 101,588 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,298 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 99,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 96,602 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on outer edges (advise tracking check)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 92,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,038 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,410 miles

PAS belt perished

corrosion to rear of both sills

excessive park brake travel

Fail 28 Jan 2011 82,410 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

PAS belt perished

corrosion to rear of both sills

excessive park brake travel

Pass 19 May 2010 76,887 miles

offside rear tyre perishing on inner edge

Pass 13 May 2009 60,270 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,506 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2006 28,762 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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V125 FAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V125 FAE, 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 V125 FAE registered?

V125 FAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V125 FAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V125 FAE shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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