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V878 VFC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

83,039 mi
Last recorded83,039 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV878 VFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 83,039 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 83,022 miles

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

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 80,470 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 77,714 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 75,713 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 75,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front & rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust system...

Pass 16 Nov 2021 74,418 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 72,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 69,908 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 67,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 63,972 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 14 Jun 2016 61,152 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 60,648 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 59,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,366 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 54,264 miles

front brake pads starting to wear

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

oil leak from rear of rocker/cam cover

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,327 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,026 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 132,145 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,433 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,674 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 37,823 miles

o/s/f inner brake pad on legal minimum thickness

Pass 16 Aug 2005 31,037 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly/advise investigation

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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V878 VFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 V878 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 V878 VFC registered?

V878 VFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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