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V174 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

81,902 mi
Last recorded81,902 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV174 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 81,902 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 80,480 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 80,477 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,806 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 79,806 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 74,363 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 74,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb inserted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,196 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 65,478 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 65,471 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,463 miles

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Fail 12 Sep 2013 61,463 miles

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

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

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

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

Pass 30 Aug 2012 58,698 miles

rear pads on o/s/r low

rear tyres pershed

sills corroded

wipers slightly poor

Fail 28 Aug 2012 58,698 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

rear pads on o/s/r low

rear tyres pershed

sills corroded

wipers slightly poor

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,371 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 56,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 54,015 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 54,015 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 49,423 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 49,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,583 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 45,830 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 41,758 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V174 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V174 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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V174 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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