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V171 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

94,435 mi
Last recorded94,435 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV171 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,435 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 94,423 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 91,943 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 91,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 91,943 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 91,859 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 82,871 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear wheel slightly distorted bead rim

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakend

rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 8 Jul 2014 82,696 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

near side rear wheel slightly distorted bead rim

rear subframe corroded but not seriously weakend

rear suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 11 Jul 2013 76,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,874 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 71,874 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 67,278 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 67,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 63,604 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 63,604 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 58,255 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 53,019 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 53,019 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,975 miles

ADVISORY COMMENTS AS PER PREVIOUS VT32.

Fail 19 Jul 2007 45,975 miles

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

both front washer jets one of two working (need adjusting and cleaning).

o/s/f wiper blade smearing slightly.

tread depths:both front on 4mm, both rear on 5mm.

tyre size:195/50/15V.

Pass 29 Jun 2006 39,444 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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V171 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V171 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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V171 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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