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V696 FDK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,149 mi
Last recorded46,149 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 FDK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 46,149 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 45,644 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 44,483 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 42,187 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 41,392 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 40,035 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 36,992 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 34,892 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 31,008 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 25,374 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 25,236 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre worn close to limits

Pass 29 Aug 2013 24,810 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 24,414 miles

Nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,842 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,144 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,912 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,764 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,248 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 16,609 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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V696 FDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 V696 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 V696 FDK registered?

V696 FDK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V696 FDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V696 FDK shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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