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V173 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,599 mi
Last recorded55,599 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV173 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 55,599 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

offside front and nearside front chassis legs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 55,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON MINIMUM LIMIT (3.5.1g)

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

offside front and nearside front chassis legs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,555 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 53,799 miles

front brake pads worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle underside/suspension components corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 53,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

front brake pads worn

nearside rear brake binding slightly

vehicle underside/suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,831 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 52,832 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 51,939 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 51,939 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 51,038 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 51,038 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,611 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,556 miles

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

all four tyres perishing

Fail 18 Dec 2007 46,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

all four tyres perishing

Pass 22 Dec 2006 44,318 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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V173 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V173 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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V173 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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