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V806 FJM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

78,231 mi
Last recorded78,231 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV806 FJM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 78,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 77,594 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 76,191 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox-engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2024 76,146 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.065% (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 74,702 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 72,902 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 71,712 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2020 70,577 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 68,151 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 68,151 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 65,100 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 63,535 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 63,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 51,907 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 51,907 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 50,811 miles

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear exhaust

rear tyres getting low

some imbalance in rear brake performance

surface corrosioin on rear subframe

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Fail 26 Mar 2014 50,811 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

corrosion on rear brake pipes

corrosion on rear exhaust

rear tyres getting low

some imbalance in rear brake performance

surface corrosioin on rear subframe

surface corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,714 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,784 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 47,249 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,469 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 46,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 43,480 miles

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

front wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,625 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 37,740 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 37,740 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 34,374 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 34,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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V806 FJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 V806 FJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V806 FJM registered?

V806 FJM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1999.

Is V806 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V806 FJM shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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