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V120 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

96,137 mi
Last recorded96,137 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV120 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,137 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 96,137 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 86,226 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 86,226 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,638 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,225 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,386 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 40,381 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 32,914 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 32,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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V120 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V120 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 V120 VOG registered?

V120 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V120 VOG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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