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V744 FLC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,667 mi
Last recorded129,667 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 FLC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 129,667 miles

Coolant leak back of engine ()

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 128,135 miles

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

STONE CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 26 Apr 2017 125,126 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 121,628 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 121,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired upper chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 118,090 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 110,130 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 110,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 103,202 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 103,202 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 96,349 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 86,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 79,979 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 79,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 May 2008 75,433 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 75,433 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 66,301 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 66,301 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)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 59,518 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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V744 FLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V744 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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V744 FLC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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