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V270 FHO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,337 mi
Last recorded123,337 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV270 FHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 123,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust system slight corrosion

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low 3mm, worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low 3mm, worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 121,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front a pillar becoming slightly corroded

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edges

nearside and offside rear ends of lower outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,655 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 118,655 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding unable to spin wheel by hand. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 115,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front bulkhead lower a post behind wing becoming corroded

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills/wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 112,470 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front lower a post behind inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 108,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose to connector (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front lower windscreen a post slightly corroded

Offside Rear lower sill wheel arch becoming corroded

earth lead on rear suspension broken off

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 104,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front a post behind wing becoming corroded

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front lower a post/inner wing corroded

clutch slave cylinder leaking

earth wire broken off rear sub frame

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front lower a post/inner wing corroded

clutch slave cylinder leaking

earth wire broken off rear sub frame

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 8 Sep 2014 96,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear lower outer sill becoming corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly perished

offside front lower a pillar under wing becoming corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,323 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside and offside front inner brake pads appear low

nearside rear outer lower sill becoming corroded

offside front top edge of inner wing a post slightly corroded

rear exhaust very close to rear sub frame (possible knocking)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,588 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres becoming cracked and perished

front brake pads appear low

nearside rear lower outer sill becoming corroded

top edge of offside inner wing/a post becoming corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2011 85,119 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

front inner brake pads appear low

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear brake slight bind

offside rear inner brake pad appears low

Pass 16 Sep 2010 81,127 miles

clutch slave cylinder slight dampness

nearside outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear offside front and nearside front tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,992 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 68,050 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 60,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 60,938 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 60,025 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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V270 FHO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V270 FHO, 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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V270 FHO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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