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V35 NGD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,637 mi
Last recorded70,637 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 NGD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 70,637 miles

all suspension rusty

Pass 13 Jan 2025 70,051 miles

all suspension and bodywork heavily corodded and undersealed at time of test

Pass 21 Dec 2023 68,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

all suspension heavily corodded and car heavily underseled at time of test

Fail 27 Nov 2023 68,554 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills and rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/wheel arch behind rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg at anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sills and rear arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms and subframes corroded and covered in underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 66,701 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills and under car under sealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2021 64,730 miles

car heavily underseled at timt of test

Pass 19 Nov 2020 62,944 miles

all suspension heavily corroded complete car heavily undersealed at time of test

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust fouling rear diff

Fail 18 Nov 2019 61,631 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust fouling rear diff

Pass 24 Oct 2018 60,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 58,269 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,316 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,413 miles

Exahust centre and rear deteriorated and blowing slightly.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 52,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 50,382 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,682 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,657 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,958 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 42,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,260 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 36,157 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 36,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 33,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 31,429 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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V35 NGD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V35 NGD, 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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V35 NGD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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