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V331 FLA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,356 mi
Last recorded151,356 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV331 FLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,356 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 145,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 148,424 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 146,793 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 141,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 130,510 miles

corrosion to offside front inner wing

sill covers fitted and visible parts corroded

slight blow rear exhaust joint

suspension lowered

Pass 17 Jul 2012 123,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 113,601 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

slight exhaust leak from centre

Pass 16 Jul 2010 102,247 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 102,130 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 96,690 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/side front tyre wearing on inside and outside

n/side rear tyre low in center

Pass 1 Jul 2008 91,473 miles

n/side front tyre wearing on inside and outside

n/side rear tyre wearingon inside

Fail 1 Jul 2008 91,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/side front tyre wearing on inside and outside

n/side rear tyre wearingon inside

Pass 20 Jul 2007 61,531 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,444 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 69,407 miles

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

catalytic converter rattles

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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V331 FLA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 V331 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V331 FLA registered?

V331 FLA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V331 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V331 FLA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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