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V132 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,208 mi
Last recorded54,208 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV132 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2022 54,208 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 54,079 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,333 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 52,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted twisted and touching suspension when on lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2020 52,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 51,612 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,108 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 50,729 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 50,729 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 50,370 miles

all brake discs rusty

all brake hoses rusty

minor engine oil leak

minor surface rust to underbody

Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,731 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 48,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 47,882 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,677 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 45,421 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 43,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 41,484 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 41,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2009 41,484 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,924 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 36,525 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 34,329 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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V132 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V132 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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V132 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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