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V178 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,272 mi
Last recorded138,272 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV178 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 138,272 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 138,817 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

suspension corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2022 133,571 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 133,565 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 126,875 miles

wear on offside track rod end

Fail 29 Jul 2021 126,875 miles

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

wear on offside track rod end

Pass 23 Jul 2020 120,785 miles

coorosion under car

offside and nearside front chassis weak

Fail 15 Jul 2020 120,785 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coorosion under car

offside and nearside front chassis weak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 119,255 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion front and rear suspension

o/s and n/s front chassis weak

Fail 4 Jun 2018 119,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

general corrosion front and rear suspension

o/s and n/s front chassis weak

Pass 9 Jun 2017 115,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 112,442 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 112,436 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front pads and discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 110,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 110,157 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 108,102 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 106,228 miles

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

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

all tyres worn inside edges

Fail 10 Oct 2013 106,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all tyres worn inside edges

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,238 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 97,293 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 89,786 miles

front pads and discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,113 miles

inner front discs worn

Pass 18 Oct 2007 78,511 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 69,584 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 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V178 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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V178 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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