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V168 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

73,989 mi
Last recorded73,989 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV168 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 73,989 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 73,984 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent on both nearside and offside wiring problem ? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam intermittent on both lamps wiring problem on nearside and offside ? (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 73,323 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 71,401 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside rear upper and lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust covers top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms are corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 70,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185\60\14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated top and bottom dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated dust covers top and bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing getting close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms are corroded front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,217 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,989 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 67,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 67,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 65,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,771 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sills rusting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 63,776 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,577 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 60,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,797 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 56,411 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Sep 2011 56,411 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,089 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 52,504 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 52,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 49,952 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 49,952 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 44,901 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,959 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 40,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V168 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V168 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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V168 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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