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V249 FGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

30,316 mi
Last recorded30,316 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV249 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 30,316 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front / rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 29,541 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 29,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 28,661 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 26,950 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 26,925 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 26,823 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding slightly

Offside Rear outer sill corroding slightly

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2019 36,702 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 26,361 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 25,790 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 25,483 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,148 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 24,715 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 24,443 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 24,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,993 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 23,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,404 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 23,404 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,707 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 22,707 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 21,189 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 21,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 20,386 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,553 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 18,969 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 18,093 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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V249 FGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V249 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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What year was V249 FGH registered?

V249 FGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V249 FGH shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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