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V501 FLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

56,204 mi
Last recorded56,204 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV501 FLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 56,204 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system slightly rusty/corroded.

Front suspension has slight surface rust.

Handbrake lever close to end of travel.

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside front. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 54,592 miles

Coolant leak radiator bottom hose ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust coupling (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished on shoulders 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 52,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside perished around shoulders whole circumference 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parking brake lever travel is long

Pass 11 Nov 2022 48,342 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,654 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 45,653 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside approx 3mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake travel is long

Pass 2 Dec 2020 44,321 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 44,312 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer shoulder 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all, are rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 44,086 miles

Front Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished in tread with various small cuts. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to approx 3mm. 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 43,346 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge approx 2.5mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 43,346 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge approx 2.5mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,408 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 41,759 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,756 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 39,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,439 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 36,439 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 33,030 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 32,420 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 32,418 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 30,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 29,267 miles

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)

Fail 11 Sep 2010 29,267 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 27,659 miles

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 27,230 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,300 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 22,254 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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V501 FLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 V501 FLC, 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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V501 FLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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