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V209 FAD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

45,931 mi
Last recorded45,931 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV209 FAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 45,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 44,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 44,104 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 43,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 41,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 41,142 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 41,142 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 40,116 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 40,100 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 37,877 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 36,005 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 34,295 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,930 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,697 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 33,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,317 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 33,317 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 30,431 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,756 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 24,598 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,284 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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V209 FAD 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 81%.

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 V209 FAD, 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 V209 FAD registered?

V209 FAD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is V209 FAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V209 FAD shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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