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V271 FEX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

72,477 mi
Last recorded72,477 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 FEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 72,477 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 71,947 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 71,778 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 70,620 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 69,215 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 67,194 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 64,533 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,994 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 58,907 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,477 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,162 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,480 miles

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

possible corrosion under sill covers

Pass 27 Apr 2012 46,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,698 miles

N/s/r disc slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 May 2010 40,996 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 40,987 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,508 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 37,871 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 35,597 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2006 33,457 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 33,453 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

slight imbalance recorded from front brakes (17%)

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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V271 FEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V271 FEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V271 FEX registered?

V271 FEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is V271 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V271 FEX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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