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V523 FCB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,297 mi
Last recorded119,297 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV523 FCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 119,297 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 116,072 miles

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

Front number plate in screen

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

Offside Front chassic rail corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 May 2021 113,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 May 2021 113,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch end of sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear sill edge damaged

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 112,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 112,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Body insecure outer sill has a small hole (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body insecure sill plate insure at bottom (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2019 107,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear arches corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 101,778 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 101,778 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 99,400 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 99,400 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 97,473 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,427 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 76,290 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 92,417 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

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

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

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

offside rear tyre limit and devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 92,417 miles

nearside rear tyre 2mm

offside rear tyre limit and devoid of tread inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2014 86,250 miles

rear tyres worn edges

surface rust front chassis on both sides inner wings

Fail 18 Feb 2014 86,249 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes worn to limit

front tyres worn edges

offside rear tyre limit

Pass 21 Feb 2013 80,089 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,005 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,339 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 57,902 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 51,070 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 46,978 miles

surface corrosion on steering ,brakes and suspension components front and rear

Pass 4 Oct 2006 44,128 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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V523 FCB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V523 FCB, 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 V523 FCB registered?

V523 FCB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V523 FCB shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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