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V223 FCU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,362 mi
Last recorded75,362 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV223 FCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 75,362 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill to floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 70,192 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2021 69,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear back plate rusty

handbrake performance poor

handbrake travel high

nearside and offside rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 16 May 2019 68,927 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 67,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,856 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 66,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 65,185 miles

all suspension bushes are perishing and well worn

heavy corrosion around all sill areas, both subframes, and all wishbones

offside front washer not working

Fail 23 Sep 2015 65,016 miles

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

all suspension bushes are perishing and well worn

heavy corrosion around all sill areas, both subframes, and all wishbones

offside front washer not working

slight exhaust leaks from joints

Pass 19 May 2014 63,390 miles

both front tyres on 3mm tread and worn on edges

handbrake reserve slightly low

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

slight corrosion on rear outer sills, inner sills, both front inner arches and rear chassis

Fail 8 May 2014 63,333 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread and worn on edges

handbrake reserve slightly low

minor leak of gases from cat to centre joint

play in offside front antiroll bar link arm

slight bind from nearside rear brake

slight corrosion on rear outer sills, inner sills, both front inner arches and rear chassis

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,848 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 61,548 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 59,510 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,585 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 57,564 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wipers deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2007 49,534 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear tyres perishing and wearing close to limit on tread

exhaust heat shield in poor condition

long handbrake travel

o/s/f tyre tread perishing

o/s/r brake backing plate in rusty condition

oil leak from gearbox area

underside of vehicle in rusty condition

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,647 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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V223 FCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V223 FCU, 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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V223 FCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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