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V210 FBJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,955 mi
Last recorded69,955 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV210 FBJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 69,955 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 69,679 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 69,679 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 69,266 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 68,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre central band near wear indicators 205 45 16

Pass 12 Jul 2019 68,138 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,320 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,226 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 64,637 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre outerwall split not to cord 185 60 14

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

Offside wiper blade split

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,775 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,694 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,554 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 58,125 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 58,125 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,947 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 54,947 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2010 52,469 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 52,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,790 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 46,855 miles

n/s chassis rail small damage

n/s front tyre down to 3mm

o/s front shockabsorber staining

rear exhaust silencer corrosion starting on pipes

steering wheel covering becomeing loose

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,284 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,484 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 38,591 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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V210 FBJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V210 FBJ, 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 V210 FBJ registered?

V210 FBJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V210 FBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V210 FBJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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