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V527 FGK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,560 mi
Last recorded103,560 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV527 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 103,560 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2023 103,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 101,537 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle showing various signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 101,535 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle showing various signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 99,959 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 98,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 98,596 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 95,803 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, front chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 90,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 90,087 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion sill to wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,777 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 82,777 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 77,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 71,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 67,877 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 64,876 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake rubbing slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2012 64,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake rubbing slightly

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 60,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 60,919 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,641 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 54,180 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 54,189 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,444 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,444 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2008 47,435 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 42,011 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 33,345 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 FGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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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V527 FGK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 1999.

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