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V366 FKW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,315 mi
Last recorded119,315 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV366 FKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 119,315 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately excess underseal (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 129,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded backing sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 116,479 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 113,874 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 109,177 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 109,177 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 105,389 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 105,382 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 102,648 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 99,981 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 96,026 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 92,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,280 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 75,649 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 75,649 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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V366 FKW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V366 FKW, 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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What year was V366 FKW registered?

V366 FKW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V366 FKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V366 FKW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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