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V178 MGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,843 mi
Last recorded112,843 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 MGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 112,843 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at forward section (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear tow brace insecure

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 112,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements sharp edges & sitting proud (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner & outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Aftermarket rear tow brace insecure but not likely to fall off

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded & deformed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Side skirts covering sills NS / OS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 112,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and jacking point damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 112,027 miles

Front Macpherson strut has an unsafe modification mismatching struts fitted to front with altering spring loadings and shock rebound (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded and jacking point damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 110,089 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under side of vehicle

Fail 21 Jul 2023 110,083 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))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,398 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 105,324 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 105,074 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No pattern visible due to dull lens (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 100,096 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 92,911 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,136 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 86,193 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 83,898 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Apr 2016 81,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,272 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,653 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,059 miles

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

o/s/f wheel a little tight to turn

some corrossion & marks on all four brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2013 76,059 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f wheel a little tight to turn

some corrossion & marks on all four brake discs

Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,724 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 65,457 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 55,798 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 52,871 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,656 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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V178 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V178 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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V178 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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