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V51 FTT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

88,424 mi
Last recorded88,424 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 88,424 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 88,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 87,858 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 87,105 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 85,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,680 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,327 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 80,507 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 77,624 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2014 77,617 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 May 2013 74,067 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 71,490 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 71,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,520 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,520 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 57,364 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 52,532 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 52,532 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,003 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 38,201 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V51 FTT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 V51 FTT, 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 V51 FTT registered?

V51 FTT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V51 FTT shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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