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V813 FHN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,003 mi
Last recorded54,003 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV813 FHN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 54,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3.4mm

Nearside Rear tyre 2.7mm

exhaust system corroded

main brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2017 53,998 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch corroded and holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre 3.4mm

Nearside Rear tyre 2.7mm

exhaust system corroded

main brake pipes corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2016 52,675 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 46,650 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 46,649 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 45,620 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,409 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 42,409 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Nov 2012 40,962 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 40,952 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 39,721 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine has a missfire

Fail 9 Nov 2010 39,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,105 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,074 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 34,415 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,760 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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V813 FHN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V813 FHN, 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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V813 FHN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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