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V677 FDK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,366 mi
Last recorded113,366 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV677 FDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 113,366 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 113,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 185/60*14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 105,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 front and all 4 rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 105,022 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp aim dim

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 front and all 4 rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 95,488 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,990 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 81,987 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 74,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 73,526 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,070 miles

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,140 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2018 71,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60r14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking calaper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,120 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer sill corodded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,574 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 68,574 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 67,396 miles

Oil leak

both rear outer sills corodded but not holed

Fail 17 Feb 2015 67,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak

both rear outer sills corodded but not holed

Pass 17 Feb 2014 65,697 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2014 65,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,742 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 19 Feb 2013 63,742 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 16 Jan 2012 60,678 miles

front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,859 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 59,859 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 55,196 miles

corrosion rear box

Fail 11 Feb 2009 55,196 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion rear box

Fail 31 Jan 2008 53,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion too exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,729 miles

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

corrosion too exhaust

Pass 8 Feb 2007 50,994 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 50,994 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 40,938 miles

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

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

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

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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V677 FDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V677 FDK, 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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V677 FDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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