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V554 FCB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,680 mi
Last recorded66,680 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV554 FCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 66,680 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 66,672 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2016 66,628 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 66,620 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,442 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,327 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 44,327 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 36,343 miles

Drivers wiper is due for replacement

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 30,471 miles

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

Off side front tyer has cut's on the inner wall, †no cords viserble at time of test.

Pass 3 Aug 2006 22,729 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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V554 FCB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V554 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 V554 FCB registered?

V554 FCB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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