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V47 FHO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

81,833 mi
Last recorded81,833 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV47 FHO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 81,833 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 67,811 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 66,188 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded at shock absorber mounts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 66,041 miles

Both rear outer sills very corroded only just outside of prescribed area. (seatbelt)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded at shock absorber mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 66,041 miles

Both rear outer sills very corroded only just outside of prescribed area. (seatbelt)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both corroded at shock absorber mounting point (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 65,854 miles

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

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 65,616 miles

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

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,434 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2019 65,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 64,235 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 63,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 62,438 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 62,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 61,436 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre worn low inner

Pass 19 Aug 2014 60,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 59,176 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 57,925 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 56,345 miles

o/s outer sill rusting at rear

Pass 25 Aug 2010 55,094 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 53,866 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,594 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 50,337 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,703 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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V47 FHO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 V47 FHO, 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 V47 FHO registered?

V47 FHO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V47 FHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V47 FHO 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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