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V848 FFV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,658 mi
Last recorded147,658 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV848 FFV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 147,658 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 144,450 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 144,390 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2022 138,274 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 138,273 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 132,602 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing over sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 132,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing over sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 130,118 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 130,118 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 129,822 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both side Anti-roll bar attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,945 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 126,945 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 124,110 miles

main brake pipe starting to corrode in clips and at n/s rear flexi

o/s rear brake disc slightly worn and pads getting low

rear exhaust baffles insecure and rattling

slight bind n/s rear hub brake disc worn and pads low

slight transmission oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2016 124,086 miles

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

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

main brake pipe starting to corrode in clips and at n/s rear flexi

o/s rear brake disc slightly worn and pads getting low

rear exhaust baffles insecure and rattling

slight bind n/s rear hub brake disc worn and pads low

slight transmission oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2015 118,038 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 113,650 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2014 113,645 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 110,862 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 109,142 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 109,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 10,468 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 94,906 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 94,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,830 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 75,458 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 74,617 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 72,181 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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V848 FFV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V848 FFV, 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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V848 FFV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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