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V356 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,354 mi
Last recorded50,354 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV356 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 46,480 miles

front fog lamp lens foggy o/s rear brake caliper -handbrake

Pass 18 Dec 2013 42,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,444 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,909 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 29,228 miles

headlamp lens - misty

Pass 10 Sep 2010 28,436 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 25,029 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 25,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2008 22,180 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2008 22,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 19,686 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES SIDE WALLS CRACKING

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 18,203 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2005 16,459 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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V356 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V356 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 V356 YOG registered?

V356 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V356 YOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V356 YOG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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