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V240 FGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,484 mi
Last recorded91,484 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV240 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,484 miles

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

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))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 91,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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))

Pass 18 May 2019 79,124 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 79,114 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking devise missing split pin ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 76,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,867 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sills at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box has rattle inside, possible internal failure

Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,076 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded on clips mounted to floor (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 64,713 miles

all four tyres perished

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 5 Nov 2013 59,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,136 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 56,644 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 55,430 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 55,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2010 53,567 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 51,484 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,271 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 46,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 39,094 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 38,642 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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V240 FGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V240 FGH, 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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V240 FGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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