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V740 FAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,739 mi
Last recorded77,739 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 FAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 77,739 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,353 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 71,040 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 67,440 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded section from n/s to o/side (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

accident damage to boot lid area bumper secure on mountings

Pass 6 Jun 2016 64,381 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 64,336 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 May 2015 60,398 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 60,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 May 2014 57,406 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 May 2014 57,406 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 May 2013 54,547 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread pattern

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 54,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer tread pattern

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2012 51,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 48,073 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 45,537 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 42,807 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 39,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 31,493 miles

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

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

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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V740 FAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V740 FAE, 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 V740 FAE registered?

V740 FAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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