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V326 FLA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

42,001 mi
Last recorded42,001 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 FLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 42,001 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 41,994 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S and O/S (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S outer SIL/Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 41,985 miles

both outer sills corroded/weak

Pass 22 Sep 2021 41,804 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear outer sills corroded

slight bind offside front brake

Pass 1 Oct 2020 41,464 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 40,909 miles

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

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 7 Sep 2018 40,545 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 40,262 miles

BOTH REAR OUTER SILLS HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,219 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f brake slight bind

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 35,005 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2013 30,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear wheel arches weak at sill

Pass 17 May 2013 30,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both rear wheel arches weak at sill

Pass 9 Mar 2012 28,501 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

Pass 4 Sep 2010 24,258 miles

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

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

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

front registration plate has slight water discolouration

nearside wiper blade end split

Pass 3 Sep 2009 21,404 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 19,717 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 18,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,026 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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V326 FLA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 V326 FLA, 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 V326 FLA registered?

V326 FLA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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