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V172 MGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,144 mi
Last recorded70,144 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 MGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 70,144 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2026 70,144 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall/tread195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,122 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 70,120 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,094 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,000 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 69,868 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 69,868 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 69,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 68,042 miles

both rear wheel arch panels and rear sections of sill panels starting to corrode

Pass 24 Oct 2015 66,006 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 66,006 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,806 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 62,806 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,221 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 59,221 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 55,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 49,907 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,134 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 42,987 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 39,367 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 30,184 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,659 miles

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

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

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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V172 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V172 MGU, 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 V172 MGU registered?

V172 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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