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V733 FLE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,136 mi
Last recorded86,136 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV733 FLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 86,136 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine radiator leaking

Fail 6 Oct 2025 86,133 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine radiator leaking

Pass 28 Sep 2024 85,135 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 85,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 83,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 81,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 80,443 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,920 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,830 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear various corrosions underbody

Fail 21 Jun 2019 75,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front various corrosions underbody

Nearside Rear Tyre inner wall perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear various corrosions underbody

Pass 21 Jun 2018 73,946 miles

Front various corrosions underbody

Rear various corrosions underbody

Pass 23 Jun 2017 72,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 71,709 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 70,814 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 70,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 68,045 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 65,057 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 62,729 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,001 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 54,890 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate holder brocken but not loose

Pass 29 Jul 2009 49,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 43,810 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,970 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 39,101 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 36,351 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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V733 FLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V733 FLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V733 FLE registered?

V733 FLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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