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V739 FLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 FLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023
Pass 1 Aug 2022 126,047 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 122,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 119,691 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 118,937 miles

covers fitted to underside

exhurst system has sighns of rust

rear disc corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,299 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lenses (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 118,299 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,575 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2015 116,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 115,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2011 114,412 miles

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

chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Oct 2010 112,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 112,187 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 105,667 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Sep 2008 101,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 95,314 miles

front and rear number plates have started to delaminate

Fail 12 Oct 2006 86,862 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear number plates have slight water ingress

Pass 12 Oct 2006 86,862 miles

front and rear number plates have slight water ingress

Pass 13 Oct 2005 74,555 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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V739 FLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V739 FLC, 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 V739 FLC registered?

V739 FLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V739 FLC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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