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V153 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,037 mi
Last recorded91,037 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV153 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 91,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 90,463 miles

all steering and suspension componants corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 90,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 89,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2015 88,903 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 88,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 87,331 miles

both front lower shock absorber rubber bush deteriorated

cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall

general condition of rear suspension rusty

n/s and o/s outer sill panel at rear end badly corroded

o/s/f headlight lens discoloured

rear exhaust box joint badly corroded

Pass 23 May 2013 85,910 miles

n/s/r brake pads very low

Fail 22 May 2013 85,910 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r brake pads very low

Pass 3 Mar 2012 76,878 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 66,087 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 52,557 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 46,004 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,767 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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V153 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V153 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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What year was V153 YOG registered?

V153 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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