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V163 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,355 mi
Last recorded95,355 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV163 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 95,355 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 95,246 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 93,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,811 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front wipers split

Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,415 miles

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

Oil leak

floor areas and chassie areas are corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

floor areas and chassie areas are corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 85,903 miles

o/s/f side light dull

Fail 15 Oct 2010 85,900 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f side light dull

Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,713 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 83,713 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,007 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 68,466 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 66,107 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 66,107 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 56,878 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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V163 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 V163 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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What year was V163 VOG registered?

V163 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V163 VOG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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