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V115 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,095 mi
Last recorded15,095 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV115 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 15,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2024 15,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar linkage deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 14,999 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 14,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 14,954 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 14,954 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 14,922 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 14,862 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2016 14,862 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undertray fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,795 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 14,666 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 14,637 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2013 14,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 14,609 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 14,594 miles

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 14,526 miles

front and rear brake disks pitted v/slight

Pass 8 Sep 2010 14,498 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 14,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,388 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 14,288 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/front wheel v/slighty binding

Pass 7 Sep 2007 14,237 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,200 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 14,184 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 13,871 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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V115 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V115 YOG, 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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V115 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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