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V752 FFA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,254 mi
Last recorded101,254 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV752 FFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 101,254 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 101,176 miles

Emissions not tested Engine cut out during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 98,974 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 98,971 miles

Emissions not tested due to co to high and lamda to high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 98,630 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front wishbones heavily corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,397 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,388 miles

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

Front Subframe and suspension corroded / dry

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Subframe and suspension corroded / dry

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,141 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side brake discs inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray cover fitted.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 93,138 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 Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower inner body or under sill has a corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side brake discs inner face corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both side rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

under tray cover fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2014 90,259 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 86,617 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 86,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 83,700 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 83,661 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,784 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,260 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 76,161 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,348 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 71,165 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 71,156 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 66,325 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 66,325 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 56,323 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 47,569 miles

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

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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V752 FFA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V752 FFA, 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 V752 FFA registered?

V752 FFA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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