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V361 FCD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

89,758 mi
Last recorded89,758 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV361 FCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 89,758 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking. Partial underseal applied

Pass 30 Mar 2023 87,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and low arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 87,750 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper and low arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 84,592 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 83,073 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2020 83,031 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2019 80,870 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 80,868 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 79,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,693 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 76,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 73,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst/centre join (7.1.2)

Front Both top mounts rough when steering

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded

Pass 29 May 2015 72,148 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

general underside corrosion suspension/steering components

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2014 69,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 69,966 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2013 67,331 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 67,277 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,586 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,062 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 57,210 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 49,126 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 46,130 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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V361 FCD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V361 FCD, 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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V361 FCD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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