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V348 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,302 mi
Last recorded106,302 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 106,302 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 99,779 miles

Front exhaust outer skin detached (rattling)

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50 14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 98,004 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 95,634 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 94,497 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 94,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,682 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded OSR to NSR (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front chassis legs corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 93,219 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2015 93,195 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Offside 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)

handbrake ready for adjustment - operation only starts on 7th ratchet

Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,587 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,268 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 91,268 miles

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

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,885 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 90,885 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 90,664 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 86,817 miles

centre brake pipe slioghtly coroded around clip

Pass 15 May 2008 74,589 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 74,589 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 63,769 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 49,619 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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V348 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V348 YOG, 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 V348 YOG registered?

V348 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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