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V284 FEX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,122 mi
Last recorded34,122 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 FEX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 34,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,794 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 633,047 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 33,047 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2016 33,032 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 2 May 2013 32,889 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,625 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,840 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,900 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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V284 FEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V284 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.

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What year was V284 FEX registered?

V284 FEX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V284 FEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V284 FEX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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