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V377 FGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,520 mi
Last recorded86,520 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV377 FGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 86,520 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 84,855 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 84,855 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 79,538 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 79,538 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 79,363 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 79,032 miles

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

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

all suspension rusty

front brake disc`s rusty

nearside head lamp fixing damaged

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front number plate bent

nearside rear brake has been very hot

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,193 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 75,192 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,617 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,617 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,580 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 71,138 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,138 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,144 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 65,339 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 61,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,181 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 54,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,865 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 51,805 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,877 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 46,066 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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V377 FGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V377 FGN, 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 V377 FGN registered?

V377 FGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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