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V35 NGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,799 mi
Last recorded69,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV35 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2017 69,799 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (small) (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper efficiency not tested (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened both lower arms badly holed and corroded (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both upper arms (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

outer sill areas corroded but not excessive

front suspension and steering lock nuts are badly corroded and wasted away

Pass 21 Jun 2016 63,951 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 52,880 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 52,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 44,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 44,951 miles

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 41,562 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 37,945 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 37,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 31,574 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 31,572 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 27,330 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,849 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 17,450 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,583 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 16,022 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 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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 V35 NGU registered?

V35 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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