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V176 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,030 mi
Last recorded110,030 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV176 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 110,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 109,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2021 105,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 97,119 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Apr 2018 96,536 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front wiper blades starting to split, but still clearing the screen

Pass 30 Mar 2017 94,289 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 91,406 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 91,399 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 91,397 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 90,716 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Surface corrosion to various steering, suspension and exhaust componants.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 90,716 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Surface corrosion to various steering, suspension and exhaust componants.

Pass 2 Jul 2012 86,876 miles

corrosion in chassis and underside generally

Fail 2 Jul 2012 86,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion in chassis and underside generally

offside rear number plate lamp dull

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,823 miles

corrosion around rear number plate lamps

corrosion in brake pipes,limited vision

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in front and rear suspension units

corrosion in front chassis

corrosion in front crank pulley

heavy corrosion in power steering pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2011 83,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

corrosion around rear number plate lamps

corrosion in brake pipes,limited vision

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in front and rear suspension units

corrosion in front chassis

corrosion in front crank pulley

handbrake travel on the limit

heavy corrosion in power steering pipes

offside rear tyre on the limit

Pass 11 May 2010 82,533 miles

corrosion in both front chassis rails(under front wings)

corrosion in exhaust

corrosion in front and rear subframes

corrosion in offside outer sill

corrosion in power steering lines

corrosion round rear no.plate lamps

Pass 1 Apr 2009 78,209 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

corrosion forming on rear brake pipes

excess travel on handbrake lever

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,547 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 66,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

excessive travel on handbrake lever

Pass 2 Apr 2007 53,493 miles

handbrake lever comes up high

Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,988 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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V176 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V176 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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V176 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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