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V982 FBY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,325 mi
Last recorded85,325 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV982 FBY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,325 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top and bottom arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 84,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 84,429 miles

Offside Rear brake pads low

Rear brake pads rusty & pitted

low effort on service brake

travel on parking brake

Fail 7 Dec 2017 84,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake pads low

Rear brake pads rusty & pitted

low effort on service brake

travel on parking brake

Pass 24 Oct 2016 82,358 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 82,358 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 78,622 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 76,803 miles

repair to both rear inner sills and genaral age related corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2013 76,810 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both front tyres perished on sidewall

Fail 29 May 2012 73,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 73,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 67,835 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 67,835 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,012 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 59,458 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 59,458 miles

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 52,487 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 49,068 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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V982 FBY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V982 FBY, 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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V982 FBY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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