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V256 FGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,238 mi
Last recorded137,238 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 137,238 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 131,857 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2022 131,841 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 126,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 122,647 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 122,642 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 114,600 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 114,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to nearside rear flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 106,420 miles

Offside Rear sill (inner) corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2018 106,420 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear sill (inner) corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 98,494 miles

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front puncture inner tread of tyre

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

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded/mountings

Fail 13 Jan 2017 98,494 miles

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

Nearside Front chassis corroded

Nearside Front puncture inner tread of tyre

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

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

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

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

Offside Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded/mountings

Pass 20 Jan 2016 93,476 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,225 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,942 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,383 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,693 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 61,705 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,396 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 47,684 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 44,064 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,651 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 37,723 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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V256 FGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V256 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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V256 FGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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