CarVerify

Free Car Check

V846 FSD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,711 mi
Last recorded73,711 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV846 FSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2023 73,711 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 73,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 71,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

abs may have a fault

all tyres look strechted

Pass 6 Nov 2021 67,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

abs may have a fault

Fail 16 Jul 2021 67,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills rusted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front headlamps need cleaning

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 67,018 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hazard light switch temperamental

Pass 14 Jun 2019 63,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 61,099 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,417 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 57,968 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 57,720 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 55,491 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 54,676 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,674 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,910 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 49,910 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 46,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 46,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 40,876 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 34,157 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 29,922 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,671 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V846 FSD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 V846 FSD, 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

How do I check the history of V846 FSD?

You can check the full history of V846 FSD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V846 FSD registered?

V846 FSD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1999.

Is V846 FSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V846 FSD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V846 FSD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V846 FSD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.