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V61 FTT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,464 mi
Last recorded68,464 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 68,464 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 67,893 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general underbody corrosion structure not affected

Fail 10 Jan 2022 67,893 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive car standing test drive with additive now within spec (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general underbody corrosion structure not affected

Pass 22 Dec 2020 67,873 miles

Central Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 67,826 miles

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

all underbody has corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2018 67,798 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 67,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine has slight oil leak

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2016 66,931 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 66,079 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 63,290 miles

exhaust getting corroded

rear subframe mounts getting corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2013

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 62,890 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

exhaust getting corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 61,458 miles

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

exhaust getting corroded

Fail 9 May 2011 55,167 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 55,167 miles

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

rear subframe getting corroded

Pass 24 May 2010 52,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 48,931 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 45,976 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,778 miles

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

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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V61 FTT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V61 FTT, 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 V61 FTT registered?

V61 FTT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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