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V443 FGF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,218 mi
Last recorded124,218 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV443 FGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 124,218 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 120,389 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 120,389 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 120,370 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 118,798 miles

Corosion both inner and outer sills

Corrosion front chassis both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 118,768 miles

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill mid floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corosion both inner and outer sills

Corrosion front chassis both sides

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 118,310 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion nearside and offside front chassis

light corrosion nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,388 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 114,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 108,477 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 103,178 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 100,556 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 100,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,363 miles

BOTH front tyres low on tread and have some cuts to the side walls (cords not exposed)

Inner wings/chassis under bonnet slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 99,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

BOTH front tyres low on tread and have some cuts to the side walls (cords not exposed)

Inner wings/chassis under bonnet slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 97,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jan 2011 95,664 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 95,664 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 85,991 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 75,614 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 69,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 59,664 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 52,830 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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V443 FGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V443 FGF, 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 V443 FGF registered?

V443 FGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V443 FGF safe to buy?

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