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V350 FLJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

49,321 mi
Last recorded49,321 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV350 FLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 49,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 49,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 49,131 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,121 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 49,072 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 49,054 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 49,054 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,032 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 48,915 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 48,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 48,495 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 47,757 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2015 44,883 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 42,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 40,201 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 38,244 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,557 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,689 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 26,457 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,473 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 17,552 miles

handbrake near to thew end of its working travel

Pass 11 Oct 2005 12,708 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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V350 FLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 V350 FLJ, 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

How do I check the history of V350 FLJ?

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What year was V350 FLJ registered?

V350 FLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V350 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V350 FLJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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