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V362 FCU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,946 mi
Last recorded106,946 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV362 FCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,946 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 106,934 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer sidewalls slightly damaged

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 105,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear sill ends and inner wheel arches signs of corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

pas pipes by steering rack corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2011 105,903 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear sill ends and inner wheel arches signs of corrosion

nearside rear wheel arch slight corrosion

pas pipes by steering rack corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2010 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both headlamp bulb plugs deteriorated (plastic melted)

both rear outer sills signs of corrosion

general corrosion front suspension components

nearside rear wheel arch signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2009 96,404 miles

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

front discs slight wear and pitting

general corrosion to front suspension components

long handbrake travel

rear discs slight pitting and wear

slight damage to front numberplate holder

Pass 5 Nov 2008 91,260 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 91,253 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 83,603 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 71,629 miles

Windscreen wipers poor boarder line pass

Fail 12 Dec 2006

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

some corrosion on brake pipes

some corrosion on sills and chassis

wipers poor

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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V362 FCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V362 FCU, 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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V362 FCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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