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V265 FGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

151,736 mi
Last recorded151,736 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV265 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 151,736 miles

Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 151,735 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Brake lining(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 150,808 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 148,224 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 148,206 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 142,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 134,678 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 126,613 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,332 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 110,333 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 103,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 92,540 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 90,710 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 90,704 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 74,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 62,582 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 59,817 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 51,699 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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V265 FGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V265 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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V265 FGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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