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V128 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,039 mi
Last recorded109,039 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV128 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2016 109,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,048 miles

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

other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 3 Jul 2015 103,048 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

other areas of corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,558 miles

several other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Fail 4 Jul 2014 97,544 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

several other areas of underbody corrosion not excessive at this time

Pass 28 Jun 2013 90,796 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 83,783 miles

Corrossion on both sills at rear section

Front offside wiper blade edge torn at end

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust support rubber deteriorated

Rear subframe mountings corroded on support washers

Front nearside tyre very heavy inner shoulder wear

Front offside tyre very heavy inner shoulder wear

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,039 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 80,039 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,361 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 74,820 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 70,213 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,634 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 62,825 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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V128 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V128 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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V128 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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