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V678 FDK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,020 mi
Last recorded44,020 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV678 FDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Aug 2025 44,020 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wheel arch both sides

Pass 10 Sep 2024 43,698 miles

Rear wheel archs

Pass 9 Oct 2023 43,296 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both nearside & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 42,908 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,488 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 42,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 41,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 41,316 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,688 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 40,224 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 39,404 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 37,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 36,106 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,363 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,358 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 28,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 24,942 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 21,702 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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V678 FDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V678 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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What year was V678 FDK registered?

V678 FDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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