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V185 MGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

84,023 mi
Last recorded84,023 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV185 MGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 84,023 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 84,014 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 72,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 68,813 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 68,813 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 68,761 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 68,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 68,666 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2022 68,660 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 68,598 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 68,587 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 68,508 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 68,500 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2019 68,409 miles

nearside front inner wing corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2019 68,400 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering offside front inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front inner wing corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2018 68,272 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion nearside and offside front inner wings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 68,180 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 68,172 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 67,943 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 66,018 miles

advise front chassic both sides

Pass 27 Jan 2014 65,254 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 65,254 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 63,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 61,422 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 60,160 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 57,758 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 57,758 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 53,929 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,508 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 50,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 47,020 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 47,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 41,889 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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V185 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 V185 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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What year was V185 MGU registered?

V185 MGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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