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V525 FGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,632 mi
Last recorded117,632 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2021 117,632 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill corroded at rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both chassis on inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2020 116,265 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 110,669 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 110,159 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 99,697 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 17 May 2018 99,697 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring broken both sides, (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides, (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 97,558 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 97,557 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2016 94,995 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 94,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 May 2015 92,188 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 92,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 89,246 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 86,534 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 86,533 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 82,688 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 82,688 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 78,035 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 78,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2010 72,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,911 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 63,693 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 57,543 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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V525 FGK 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 60.9%.

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 V525 FGK, 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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V525 FGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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