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V104 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

153,310 mi
Last recorded153,310 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV104 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 153,310 miles

Front & rear suspension components heavy in surface corrosion.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2019 153,309 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust pipes corroded/ detached. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front & rear suspension components heavy in surface corrosion.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 148,363 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 148,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 148,339 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 148,337 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill areas (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2016 147,868 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 147,543 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 146,973 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 146,973 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 145,820 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 145,818 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 May 2012 143,007 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 133,869 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 133,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 124,008 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 124,005 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2009 114,469 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2009 114,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 104,529 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 104,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2007 93,060 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 93,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 5 May 2006 64,134 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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V104 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 V104 VOG, 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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V104 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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