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V34 NGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,585 mi
Last recorded44,585 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 44,585 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 44,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 43,233 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 41,896 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 40,625 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 40,624 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 38,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 38,618 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 38,518 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High-level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,486 miles

handbrake high. advise adjustment

Pass 5 Apr 2018 38,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,204 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 38,201 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 37,925 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 37,923 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,384 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,384 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,030 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 35,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 35,168 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,146 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 34,144 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 32,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,389 miles

Front discs getting rusty inside edge

front number plate insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2008 27,329 miles

Offside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 16 Mar 2007 25,107 miles

offside mirror housing broken with jagged edges

Pass 3 Apr 2006 22,127 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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V34 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V34 NGU, 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 V34 NGU registered?

V34 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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