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V245 FDX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,871 mi
Last recorded52,871 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 FDX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 52,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 49,944 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 48,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 46,895 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,394 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 44,541 miles

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

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 44,541 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

General Underside Corrosion Concurrent With Age Of Vehicle

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 43,706 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 43,645 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/r flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 41,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 38,651 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 36,372 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 34,339 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 32,918 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 31,335 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,332 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 29,291 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 28,086 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 26,863 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 25,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 23,493 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 22,137 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,040 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 20,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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V245 FDX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V245 FDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V245 FDX registered?

V245 FDX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V245 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V245 FDX shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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