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V286 FFR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

71,711 mi
Last recorded71,711 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV286 FFR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 71,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 71,452 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 71,451 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 67,069 miles

All tyres worn on edges

N/F & O/S Sill rusty

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 63,097 miles

Slight corrosion underside

Vehicle underside undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2015 132,089 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 128,287 miles

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding repaired not holed

offside front chassis leg corroded not holed

offside rear wheel arch corroded not prescribed area

rera inner sills and front floors corroding not holed

suspension covered in surface rust

Fail 4 Oct 2013 128,287 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding repaired not holed

offside front chassis leg corroded not holed

offside rear wheel arch corroded not prescribed area

rera inner sills and front floors corroding not holed

suspension covered in surface rust

Pass 6 Oct 2012 123,330 miles

c.o erattic and on limit

surface corrosion to entire under-side of vehicle

very slight blow from exhaust system

very slight play in front suspenion joints

Fail 4 Oct 2012

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)

surface corrosion to entire under-side of vehicle

very slight blow from exhaust system

very slight play in front suspenion joints

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,226 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 118,363 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components.

Fail 12 Oct 2010 118,362 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

heavy surface corrosion on suspension components.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 114,201 miles

Alot of corrosion underneath of vehicle

R/Exhaust heavily corroded

bind to offside rear wheel

Fail 14 Oct 2009 114,201 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Alot of corrosion underneath of vehicle

R/Exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2008 110,062 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 102,705 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 94,215 miles

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

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

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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V286 FFR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V286 FFR, 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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V286 FFR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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