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V126 FJB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

95,041 mi
Last recorded95,041 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 FJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 95,041 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 91,705 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 88,697 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,621 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 80,061 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,770 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 72,467 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 72,467 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 69,289 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 63,042 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded on inner edges

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 53,126 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever high

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 45,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2007 44,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 91,984 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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V126 FJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V126 FJB, 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 V126 FJB registered?

V126 FJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V126 FJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V126 FJB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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