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V34 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,741 mi
Last recorded41,741 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 41,741 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 39,105 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 39,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2023 38,283 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 36,253 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 34,343 miles

Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2018 34,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 33,592 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 30,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 29,540 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,693 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 23,718 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 21,037 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracked across tread face

Fail 4 Jul 2012 21,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

n/s/r tyre cracked across tread face

Pass 16 Mar 2011 18,372 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 17,120 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 34,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 15,535 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 14,860 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 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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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V34 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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