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V363 FDB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,416 mi
Last recorded125,416 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV363 FDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 125,416 miles

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 2 Oct 2020 122,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 122,004 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 118,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 118,578 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,482 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,938 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 112,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing/ Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 111,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg [under wheel arch] (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 111,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg [under wheel arch] (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 108,369 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,187 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 98,380 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 98,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,255 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 93,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 86,566 miles

front and rear sub frames corroding

offside and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 2 Mar 2011 75,647 miles

front and rear subframes corroding

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,419 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front and rear subframes corroding

offside rear and nearside rear outer sills corroding

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,141 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 64,295 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 63,763 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 61,231 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 61,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Mar 2006 55,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 55,051 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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V363 FDB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V363 FDB, 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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V363 FDB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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