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V137 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,776 mi
Last recorded131,776 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV137 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 131,776 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 131,776 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 112,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2020 112,860 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

security device missing osf lower balljoint

Pass 21 Feb 2018 110,941 miles

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Extensive corrosion on subframes and chassis components.

Front shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorating.

Slight coolant leak from bottom radiator hose to radiator joint.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 110,941 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis - 3 sides of box section - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded End of sill panel inside wheelarch - marked. (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel (middle) - marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis inside wheelarch - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel (front) - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel (rear) - marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill panel repair stitch welded - must be seam welded - marked. (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor panel (middle) - marked. (5.2.6)

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

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

Centre rear brake light is not working.

Extensive corrosion on subframes and chassis components.

Front shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorating.

Slight coolant leak from bottom radiator hose to radiator joint.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 109,773 miles

corrossion o suspension components

corrossion on o/s front inner wing panel

corrossion on power steering pipes

Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

corrossion o suspension components

corrossion on o/s front inner wing panel

corrossion on power steering pipes

Fail 15 Nov 2016 109,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,509 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 107,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 107,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose castlated nut / split pin missing (2.2.B.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 101,982 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 99,762 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 94,294 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 91,370 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 86,094 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,401 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 77,142 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 71,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 59,117 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 59,099 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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V137 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V137 YOG, 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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V137 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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