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V177 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,446 mi
Last recorded87,446 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV177 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 May 2019 87,446 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg near anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 87,300 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion holes in sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion holes in sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 85,138 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 85,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL/FLOOR X 2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 81,963 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 81,963 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear link nearside to offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,810 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 76,810 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 75,723 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 75,723 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 74,154 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 74,154 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 72,836 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 71,345 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 71,345 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf and osf brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 13 Nov 2009 68,983 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 64,964 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,940 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 56,634 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 51,303 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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V177 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V177 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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V177 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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