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V81 FLJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,710 mi
Last recorded117,710 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV81 FLJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 117,710 miles

Both rear tyres devoid of tred inner edges

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 117,710 miles

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

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Both rear tyres devoid of tred inner edges

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 113,461 miles

Nsr brake line poor

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel spacers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2019 111,006 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 111,002 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view sharp edge (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 106,676 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 102,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 102,222 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,769 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 95,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 87,741 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 87,710 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 81,135 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED

Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,661 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 68,414 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 58,910 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 44,044 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,803 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 37,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 29,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 21,881 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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V81 FLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V81 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 V81 FLJ registered?

V81 FLJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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