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V126 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV126 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 90,165 miles

front and back suspension corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2019 90,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

car has been heavily repaired and undersealed

floor to sill, inner flitches, suspention arms, subframe and other parts corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,715 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front and both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both floors, chassis rails and under sills slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,303 miles

General corrosion on under-body and on components

Fail 1 Oct 2016 84,302 miles

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

General corrosion on under-body and on components

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,726 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 82,722 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 78,841 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 74,465 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 74,465 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 18,226 miles

all under of vehical has slight rust spots and also both front suspension arms advided under seal

Pass 23 Jun 2011 67,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 66,374 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,517 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 61,833 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 59,755 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 56,966 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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V126 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V126 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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V126 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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