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V865 VFC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,567 mi
Last recorded80,567 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 VFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 May 2021 80,567 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassie (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 80,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Arch /jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2020 80,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 79,885 miles

advise n/s/f chassie corroded

advise o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2018 78,932 miles

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

advise rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2017 78,065 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,065 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 76,964 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 75,250 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,358 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 67,843 miles

outer walls of both front tyres deterioated

Pass 28 Jan 2012 64,672 miles

both front tyres side walls are cracking

Fail 27 Jan 2012 64,632 miles

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

both front tyres side walls are cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2011 60,809 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,160 miles

N/S/R TYRE CUT TO CORDS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,328 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 50,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,501 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 47,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,510 miles

185/60HR14---O/S/F tyre just over 2.5mm also needs alignment.

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

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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V865 VFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V865 VFC, 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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V865 VFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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