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V686 FDK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,076 mi
Last recorded88,076 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 FDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 88,076 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)

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

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

Oil leak

genral surface corrsion

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 12 Apr 2011 88,023 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake hose collars corroded.

all suspension components badly corroded.

erratic rear brake readings.

exhaust system & mounts & joints badly corroded.

front & rear chassis rails & rear drop plates corroded.

front & rear coil springs corroded.

front & rear subframes badly corroded.

generl under body badly corroded in prescribed areas.

hand brake travel.

n/s wiper smearing.

n/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge & perishing.

n/s/rear & o/s/rear all suspension bushes perishing & cracking.

nail in n/s/rear tyre & getting close to legal limit.

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded at front.

o/s/front tyre close to legal limit & perishing.

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge & n/s/rear tyre worn on edges.

oil leaks.

p/steering pipes corroded and hoses perishing slightly.

rear brake discs corroded.

signs of filler on both outer sills.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 87,453 miles

advise rear sill painted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 80,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 76,439 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 76,435 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 71,079 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 65,623 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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V686 FDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V686 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 V686 FDK registered?

V686 FDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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