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V847 FSD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,683 mi
Last recorded101,683 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV847 FSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 101,683 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive at sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear subframe corroded

sub frame corroded

underside of car excesivley corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,987 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 99,921 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 98,410 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,708 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,825 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 92,509 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,681 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,126 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,126 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 86,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 84,178 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 84,178 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 81,667 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 77,765 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 72,123 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,572 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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V847 FSD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V847 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.

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V847 FSD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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