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V466 FLA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

90,572 mi
Last recorded90,572 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV466 FLA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 90,572 miles

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

Prepared for motorsport

Rear exhaust slightly loose

Pass 21 Oct 2024 87,231 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

prepared for motorsport use

Pass 2 Oct 2023 85,510 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Prepared for race use

Surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear and subframes

Fail 2 Oct 2023 85,510 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Prepared for race use

Surface corrosion on suspension components front and rear and subframes

Pass 31 Oct 2022 84,293 miles

prepared for motorsport use

Fail 28 Oct 2022 84,293 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

prepared for motorsport use

Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,558 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,353 miles

Both front abs sensors not secures with a bolt

Fail 19 May 2020 78,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 29 Aug 2019 78,329 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non standard non locking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded

Nearside Outer sill has corrosion

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

both headlamp lens going misty

long travel on park brake

this vehicle has been lowered

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,921 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

corrosion on both rear outer sills

nearside and offside headlamp lens going misty

Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,921 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front and rear ()

corrosion on both rear outer sills

nearside and offside headlamp lens going misty

Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,508 miles

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

car is modified

Fail 20 May 2017 74,296 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (3.5.1i)

car is modified

Pass 30 Mar 2016 66,285 miles

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

Nearside Front and offside front tyres wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear and offside rear tyres wearing on inner tread

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2015 56,018 miles

All wheels and tyres protrude beyond wheel arches.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper lower valance panel insecure.

Fail 28 Mar 2015 56,018 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

All wheels and tyres protrude beyond wheel arches.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper lower valance panel insecure.

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,548 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 52,548 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 52,100 miles

front tyre walls deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 52,100 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyre walls deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2012 51,494 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 51,494 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,563 miles

hi level stop light not working

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 50,563 miles

hi level stop light not working

Pass 11 Mar 2010 49,324 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 47,719 miles

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 2 Oct 2007 46,053 miles

hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Apr 2006 43,265 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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V466 FLA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V466 FLA, 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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V466 FLA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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