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V853 FGR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV853 FGR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 81,774 miles

Front subframe corroded and attached suspension components

Rear subframe corroded and attached suspension components

Pass 7 Mar 2025 79,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 78,291 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 78,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 73,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 72,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2016 66,241 miles

advanced corrosion exhaust system

advanced corrosion rear brake pipes

chassis corrosion offside front

front and rear suspension components corroded

nearside and offside outer door sill corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 59,759 miles

advanced corrosion rear brake pipes

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Fail 16 Dec 2015 59,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advanced corrosion rear brake pipes

surface corrosion front and rear suspension components

Pass 15 Dec 2014 51,699 miles

advanced wear both rear tyres

advanced corrosion offside front chassis member

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,570 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to suspension components front & rear

Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,917 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension and crossmembers

Pass 10 Jan 2011 37,731 miles

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 13 Jan 2010 33,787 miles

near side front wing mirror glass broken and cover missing

rear pads wearing low

tested in wet

Fail 12 Jan 2010 33,786 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

near side front wing mirror glass broken and cover missing

off side front tyre wearing low

rear pads wearing low

tested in wet

Fail 17 Dec 2008 32,224 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 32,224 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,743 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 26,968 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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V853 FGR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V853 FGR, 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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V853 FGR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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