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V303 FAD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,272 mi
Last recorded105,272 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 FAD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 105,272 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to underside of car floor pan also o/s/rear quatter panel

general underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2023 105,272 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section at the rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside inner and outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

damage to underside of car floor pan also o/s/rear quatter panel

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2022 98,401 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

General underbody surface corrision

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside & offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 97,936 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty underneath

Fail 17 Feb 2020 97,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rusty underneath

Pass 8 Jan 2019 96,147 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 96,147 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 96,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 92,613 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 92,613 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,476 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 85,285 miles

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

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

sills corrosion deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2015 85,285 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

sills corrosion deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 80,609 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 77,292 miles

corrosion on rear suspension arms

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner chassis legs corroded

corrosion on front subframe

damage on nearside front inner wheel rim

rear section of exhaust badly deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2013 77,291 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front inner chassis legs corroded

corrosion on front subframe

corrosion on rear suspension arms

damage on nearside front inner wheel rim

rear section of exhaust badly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,500 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front lower ball joint gaiters cracking

corrosion on offside front inner chassis rail (inside arch)

damage on nearside rear wheel inner rim

nearside front wheel inner rim slightly damaged

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 19 Dec 2011 73,453 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch chassis rail corroded

nearside front inner wheel rim distorted

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,422 miles

corrosion on both rear metal brake pipes to the flexis

corrosion on offside front chassis leg

corrosion on offside rear outer sill

undertray insecure on nearside

Pass 8 Dec 2009 70,402 miles

deterioration on rear exhaust box to centre section joint

offside hand brake reading low

scoring on both rear brake discs

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 4 Dec 2008 66,735 miles

rear exhaust deteriorated close to limit

slight damage nearside inner wheel rim

Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,524 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 58,582 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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V303 FAD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V303 FAD, 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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V303 FAD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1999.

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