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V871 VFC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,742 mi
Last recorded137,742 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 VFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 137,742 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general rust

Pass 8 Nov 2022 131,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 130,938 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 122,820 miles

Under-Body Rusty but not excessive (brakes,suspension, steering)

Pass 7 Oct 2019 121,543 miles

Central rattle in silencer

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 121,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Central rattle in silencer

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 119,657 miles

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 119,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 117,122 miles

Damage to O/S/F wing

Pass 3 Oct 2016 115,132 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,802 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 108,054 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 108,054 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,304 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2012 98,175 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 21 Sep 2011 93,847 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 93,847 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 89,636 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 89,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,506 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 78,932 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 73,013 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 61,570 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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V871 VFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V871 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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What year was V871 VFC registered?

V871 VFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V871 VFC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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