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V116 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

80,262 mi
Last recorded80,262 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 80,262 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 79,219 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 67,919 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 62,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 62,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 61,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 61,916 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 61,300 miles

both outer sills rear most becoming corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2019 58,625 miles

n/side rear foot brake slightly lower effort

n/side rear most outer sill becoming corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2018 55,072 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,143 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 48,016 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 48,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,574 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 44,331 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,379 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 40,888 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 39,429 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,450 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,245 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 35,908 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 34,271 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 34,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.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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V116 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V116 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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What year was V116 VOG registered?

V116 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V116 VOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V116 VOG shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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