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V527 AFC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

108,895 mi
Last recorded108,895 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 AFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 108,895 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body general surface corrosion

Pass 12 Mar 2025 108,624 miles

exhaust system very rusty

vehicle body very rusty

Fail 3 Mar 2025 108,624 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) o/s/f track rod end worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

exhaust system very rusty

vehicle body very rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2024 107,394 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 104,809 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front suspension slight corrosion

rear suspension slight corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2022 103,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,775 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2020 97,797 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 97,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,994 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 93,249 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 90,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 88,125 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 84,624 miles

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2014 84,144 miles

excessive surface corrosion all suspension, brake and exhaust components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,144 miles

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

excessive surface corrosion all suspension, brake and exhaust components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 83,366 miles

Near side front tyre peished on outer wall

Near side rear tyre peished on outer wall

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 82,962 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2012 82,962 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

off side sill corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,800 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

off side sill corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 79,732 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 79,732 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 55,343 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 70,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 68,107 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 68,107 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades not clearing screen well

Fail 24 Jan 2007 62,758 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper blades not clearing screen well

Fail 28 Nov 2005 55,343 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 55,343 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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V527 AFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V527 AFC, 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 V527 AFC registered?

V527 AFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V527 AFC shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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