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V708 FLH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

194,660 mi
Last recorded194,660 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV708 FLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 194,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor to sill and quarter panel area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension area all surface corrosion generally

Pass 7 Mar 2024 194,196 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/s front inner wing, o/s rear wheel arch, n/s rear inner wheel arch and both floor to sills all corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Rear brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Mar 2024 194,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

N/s front inner wing, o/s rear wheel arch, n/s rear inner wheel arch and both floor to sills all corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

O/s rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Rear brake discs corroded

Surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 7 May 2021 193,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 193,570 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill/ quarter panel area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 192,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 191,209 miles

centre exhaust joint leaking

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 191,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

centre exhaust joint leaking

nearside and offside rear floor to sills corroded

nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2018 191,202 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

headlights poor images

nearside and offside outer sills

nearside and offside rear quadrants

nearside and offside rear wheel arches

nerarside and offside rear sill ends

offside front tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2017 186,656 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 180,558 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 180,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 171,987 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 166,151 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 166,151 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 154,958 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 154,958 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 144,651 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 144,651 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 135,077 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 130,956 miles

advisories as before

Fail 6 Aug 2010 130,955 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion to NS & OS rear sills

slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2009 126,807 miles

general corrosion to underbody

long handbrake travel

oil leaks

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2008 124,740 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 124,740 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 116,585 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 105,890 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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V708 FLH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 V708 FLH, 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 V708 FLH registered?

V708 FLH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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