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V156 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

140,132 mi
Last recorded140,132 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2020 140,132 miles

emissions only just passed test

Pass 9 Jul 2015 140,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

co and lambda emissions only just passed test

corrosion around rear subframe and assys

slight corrosion on both rear wheelarches

slight corrosion on o/s rear sill

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 3 Mar 2014 139,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

oil residue on the engine

Fail 26 Feb 2014 139,986 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

oil residue on the engine

Pass 28 Feb 2013 138,555 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 138,532 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 9 May 2012 137,839 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 137,829 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 13,686 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 136,510 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 6 May 2010 134,575 miles

o/s/f chassis corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 134,572 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2008 130,163 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 130,163 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 122,190 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 121,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 110,850 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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V156 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V156 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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V156 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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