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V260 FJK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests34 (22 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,165 mi
Last recorded144,165 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV260 FJK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

22 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 144,165 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 144,133 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 129,921 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 129,889 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 129,860 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 121,887 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play in N/S/R drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2023 121,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Slight play in N/S/R drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in O/S/F upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion to front subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,588 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 118,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill under car (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,161 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 111,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 111,552 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 107,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 107,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 98,938 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 98,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under car inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft/diff seal leaking

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

alternater belt worn

exhaust corroded at rear

Fail 29 Aug 2017 92,357 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleeve (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens in poor condition (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner driveshaft/diff seal leaking

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

alternater belt worn

exhaust corroded at rear

Pass 21 Sep 2016 87,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,749 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 85,749 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 80,676 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 80,655 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)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,753 miles

corrosion in car

not able to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jun 2013 76,748 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

corrosion in car

not able to check outer sills fully due to side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2012 73,165 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 72,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 72,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,880 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 67,334 miles

bolt sheared off on n/s/r brasing bars under vehicle.

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2008 65,297 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear end damage

underside damage

Pass 1 Oct 2007 61,521 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

wipers poor

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,041 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 44,770 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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V260 FJK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V260 FJK, 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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V260 FJK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1999.

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