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V106 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

56,233 mi
Last recorded56,233 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,233 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 56,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 56,202 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 55,814 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 54,562 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,382 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 53,380 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,677 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 50,193 miles

Covers fitted.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Shallow cracks in sidewall of offside front tyre.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 49,082 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 46,653 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,566 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 44,296 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 44,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 41,234 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 38,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,836 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,353 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 22,907 miles

Advise Exhaust Rusting

Advise Front Pads Low

Advise Front and Rear Suspension Rusting

Advise Rear Disc's Surface Heavily Rusting

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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V106 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V106 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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V106 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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