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V990 FLM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,729 mi
Last recorded113,729 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 FLM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2022 113,729 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side very low (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessively perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs slightly corroded

all suspension looking very corroded

different size tyres and wheel from front 2 back

hand lamp lenses slightly cloudy

Pass 30 Nov 2020 111,585 miles

bolt missing from under tray

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear sill corroded not holed

offside front and rear tyre side walls very perished

Fail 26 Nov 2020 111,576 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross over (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc excessively corroded

bolt missing from under tray

exhaust system corroded

offside and nearside rear sill corroded not holed

offside front and rear tyre side walls very perished

Pass 11 Nov 2019 110,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 107,282 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 107,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,428 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 103,427 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded leaking (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 102,204 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2014 98,033 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,472 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 91,013 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 91,013 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2011 87,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,928 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 78,330 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,725 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 66,258 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,216 miles

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

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

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

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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V990 FLM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V990 FLM, 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 V990 FLM registered?

V990 FLM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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