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V929 FNT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,198 mi
Last recorded80,198 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV929 FNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 80,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

under body coated in sealant

Pass 28 Apr 2025 79,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 77,554 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in sealant (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 76,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 75,156 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 74,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 72,344 miles

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

Nearside head light slightly loose

Pass 24 Oct 2017 70,758 miles

Nearside headlamp lower bracket loose ???

Offside washer poor

Pass 24 Oct 2016 68,477 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 66,081 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 63,095 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 60,179 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,282 miles

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both sills have been repaired

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,726 miles

near side headlamp insecure

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,722 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 51,719 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 48,924 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,819 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,057 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 37,766 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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V929 FNT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V929 FNT, 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 V929 FNT registered?

V929 FNT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V929 FNT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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