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V802 FYA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

43,205 mi
Last recorded43,205 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV802 FYA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 43,205 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Underside surface corrosion to suspension components

Fail 15 Jul 2025 43,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Underside surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 10 Jul 2024 42,673 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear inner sills

Underside surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 3 Jul 2023 42,400 miles

Slight corrosion on off side inner sill at rear

Fail 3 Jul 2023 42,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion on off side inner sill at rear

Pass 28 Jun 2022 42,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 41,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 May 2020 41,507 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 41,265 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 40,930 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,564 miles

Offside outer sill slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 May 2016 40,089 miles

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

oil leak

rear discs corroding

underside of vehicle rusty condition

Pass 7 May 2015 39,454 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 38,949 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

oil leak

very slight fray to drivers seatbelt

Pass 2 Nov 2012 37,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 37,749 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 37,261 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,338 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 35,453 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 35,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,339 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,826 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 31,722 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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V802 FYA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V802 FYA, 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 V802 FYA registered?

V802 FYA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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