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V78 FLJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,253 mi
Last recorded101,253 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 FLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 101,253 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 100,998 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,216 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 1 May 2018 100,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,412 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,412 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,674 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 84,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,378 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,990 miles

Handbrake travel long (still has reserve)

Fail 2 Sep 2011 79,990 miles

Handbrake travel long (still has reserve)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 76,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 69,751 miles

rear silencer is starting to break up inside ok at time of test

Fail 3 Sep 2009 69,751 miles

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

rear silencer is starting to break up inside ok at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2008 63,147 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 63,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 56,136 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 48,834 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 42,952 miles

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

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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V78 FLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 V78 FLJ, 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 V78 FLJ registered?

V78 FLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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