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V461 FGF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,877 mi
Last recorded86,877 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV461 FGF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 86,877 miles

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 86,728 miles

Offside rear outter sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2015 84,272 miles

Exhaust blowing

Offside rear outter sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,798 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,374 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 71,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,712 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 62,077 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 62,066 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2011 62,046 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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 61,342 miles

underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,766 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,103 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,678 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,565 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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V461 FGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V461 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 V461 FGF registered?

V461 FGF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V461 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V461 FGF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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