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V737 FLE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,634 mi
Last recorded106,634 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV737 FLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 106,634 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 106,387 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Apr 2015 104,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,192 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 99,078 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 98,890 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 90,556 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 81,439 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,176 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 71,211 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 71,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 71,200 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyre some tread area cracking & cuts in tread

Brake & clutch pedal rubber wear

Brake fluid below maximum level

Front no.plate casing has some insecurity

Gear box oil seal leak

Parking brake traval

Part of steering wheel moulding loose

Rear brake disc corrosion

Rear brake pads wearing

Rear exhaust baffes collapesing

Rear exhaust clamp joint corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 71,127 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake & clutch pedal rubber wear

Brake fluid below maximum level

Both rear tyre some tread area cracking & cuts in tread

Front no.plate casing has some insecurity

Gear box oil seal leak

Parking brake traval

Part of steering wheel moulding loose

Rear brake disc corrosion

Rear brake pads wearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 66,880 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres slight worn outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2007 66,880 miles

both front tyres slight worn outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2006 64,528 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 64,528 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front braking system binding

nearside front tyre perishing

offside front tyre perishing

steering wheel bonding deteriorated

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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V737 FLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V737 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.

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What year was V737 FLE registered?

V737 FLE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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