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V835 FCU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

60,673 mi
Last recorded60,673 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV835 FCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 60,673 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material numerous pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded numerous (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and n/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercar and numerous suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2025 56,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material numerous pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and n/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underneath of car has light corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2025 56,725 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg/subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underneath of car has light corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material numerous pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and n/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 53,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material numerous pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 53,070 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres and the n/s/r tyre are perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 52,375 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,531 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 50,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 45,565 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 45,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 49,005 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 49,005 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 48,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Apr 2015 48,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 25 Apr 2014 46,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,372 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 45,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2011 45,376 miles

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Jun 2010 43,899 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 43,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 38,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,496 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 33,496 miles

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

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

osf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,495 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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V835 FCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V835 FCU, 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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V835 FCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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