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V107 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,364 mi
Last recorded163,364 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV107 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 163,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to suspension components, not affecting their strengh

Pass 6 Aug 2024 163,078 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Aug 2023 162,584 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 162,396 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to all suspension components

General corrosion to all suspension components

Headlamps just ok

Headlamps just ok

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 162,396 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to all suspension components

General corrosion to all suspension components

Headlamps just ok

Headlamps just ok

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 162,020 miles

General corrosion to suspension components but not affecting its strenth

Fail 23 Jul 2021 162,018 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to suspension components but not affecting its strenth

Fail 18 Oct 2017 162,014 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 156,597 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 156,577 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)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 145,839 miles

Both door sills corroded, not considered excessive

Jacking damage to nearside longitudinal chassis cross member

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

Fail 15 Aug 2015 145,634 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both door sills corroded, not considered excessive

Jacking damage to nearside longitudinal chassis cross member

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 137,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 127,126 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 114,638 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 101,680 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,386 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,386 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,582 miles

20 spots of corosion see block plan

Fail 10 Nov 2009 89,582 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

20 spots of corosion see block plan

Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,768 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 84,768 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 79,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 79,160 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,151 miles

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

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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V107 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V107 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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V107 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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