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V941 VFC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

95,410 mi
Last recorded95,410 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV941 VFC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 95,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,572 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 94,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,518 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 92,636 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 91,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 91,019 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 91,019 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,589 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 13 Sep 2016 90,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 19 Aug 2015 87,213 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 71,280 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,297 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

airbag warning light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 57,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,391 miles

All tyres starting to perish.

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding.

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 43,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all 4 tyres slighty cracking on side walls

Pass 6 Oct 2008 33,503 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 31,397 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 29,894 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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V941 VFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V941 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 V941 VFC registered?

V941 VFC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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