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V373 FDB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 FDB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 71,841 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 71,471 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 70,943 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 70,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 69,978 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 69,540 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 68,976 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 68,247 miles

Nearside Front tyre radial cracking

Fail 3 May 2018 68,247 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre radial cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 67,526 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 66,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,040 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,047 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 64,254 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,418 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,188 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 63,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion to sills,floors,chassis,suspension and braking components

n/s/r tyre badly cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2009 60,240 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 60,240 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,343 miles

n/s/r brake pipe to flexi starting to corrode

Pass 12 Apr 2006 47,971 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2005 44,649 miles

rear pads low, front tyres perished. †

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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V373 FDB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V373 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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What year was V373 FDB registered?

V373 FDB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V373 FDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V373 FDB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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