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V820 FEY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

103,484 mi
Last recorded103,484 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 FEY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 103,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gear box slave cylinder leaking

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front tyre low outside edge

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Under body corrosion

suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 103,484 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Gear box slave cylinder leaking

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front tyre low outside edge

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded

Under body corrosion

suspension components corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 89,691 miles

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 4 May 2017 89,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged inside (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 3 May 2016 73,934 miles

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

both rear sills slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 73,930 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 62,552 miles

offside rear sill deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2015 62,550 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 21 May 2014 51,761 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 51,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 43,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel binding slightly

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 31,182 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 31,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 29,432 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 29,421 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 27,973 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 27,973 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,737 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 21,668 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,795 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 19,685 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 19,685 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.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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V820 FEY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V820 FEY, 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 V820 FEY registered?

V820 FEY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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