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V706 FSF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

120,436 mi
Last recorded120,436 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 FSF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 120,436 miles

Nearside Rear sill has been welded

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 13 Jun 2025 118,648 miles

vehicle covered with under seal

Pass 11 Jun 2024 117,603 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 117,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 116,931 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 116,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 114,409 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 111,828 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 111,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe n/s rear bust on brake test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2020 106,448 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 106,448 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 102,177 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Fail 24 Jun 2019 101,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

wipers smearing

Pass 2 Jun 2018 94,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front wipers smearing

Pass 28 Jun 2017 91,698 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2017 91,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

front pipe heat shield loose

Pass 14 Jun 2016 86,543 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 86,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 85,271 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 83,276 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,839 miles

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

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Fail 6 Jul 2013 80,839 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Pass 14 Jul 2012 78,391 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 78,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 78,259 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,673 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,490 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,079 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 61,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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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V706 FSF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 V706 FSF, 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 V706 FSF registered?

V706 FSF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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