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V710 FLH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

62,172 mi
Last recorded62,172 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV710 FLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 62,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2015 59,012 miles

headlights cloudy

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn

oil leak

Fail 25 Jul 2015 59,012 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

headlights cloudy

o/s/f wheel stiff to turn

oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 58,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Aug 2014 52,255 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 52,245 miles

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

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

emissions co at idle only just met requirements

Fail 10 Jul 2014 52,216 miles

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

o/s/r brake disc scored

o/s/r brake pads very low

Pass 1 May 2013 49,985 miles

brake readings:n/s/f 243 o/s/f 190 n/s/r 153 o/s/r 146

Fail 19 Apr 2013 49,703 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake readings:n/s/f 243 o/s/f 190 n/s/r 153 o/s/r 146

Pass 25 May 2012 43,975 miles

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

Slight perishing on o/side rear tyre.

Slight splitting on o/side and n/side wiper blades.

c.o. level high.

Fail 24 May 2012 43,973 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight perishing on o/side rear tyre.

Slight splitting on o/side and n/side wiper blades.

c.o. level high.

Fail 14 Apr 2012 43,512 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate cracked

exhaust corroding

front brake discs corroding

front headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating

off side rear tyre on wear bars and perrishing

Pass 15 Apr 2011 40,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 40,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,389 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 36,389 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,321 miles

both windscreen wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,861 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 25,885 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 25,885 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 18,855 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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V710 FLH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V710 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 V710 FLH registered?

V710 FLH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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