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V164 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,875 mi
Last recorded104,875 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 104,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 104,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 101,811 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underside corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2021 100,745 miles

Excessive underside corrosion

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

Fail 29 May 2021 100,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Excessive underside corrosion

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside front inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2019 96,628 miles

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 3 Jun 2019 96,628 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2017 96,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,588 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 96,588 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 95,831 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 95,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

emissions taken c /o wont stabilise

Pass 15 Jul 2014 93,003 miles

corrosion o/s rear wheel arch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,933 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 87,732 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,351 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 81,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 77,245 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm

Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,245 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges and worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Jul 2010 74,085 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 74,085 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,687 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 66,019 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2007 56,172 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 36,653 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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V164 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V164 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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V164 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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