CarVerify

Free Car Check

V363 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,501 mi
Last recorded118,501 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV363 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 118,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle,2 places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Fail 8 May 2017 118,497 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle,2 places (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion on offside rear wheel arch

Pass 19 Apr 2016 110,070 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front and rear subframes and wishbones getting very rusty

offside wiper blade has split end

suspension wishbone rubbers perishing

Fail 19 Apr 2016 110,070 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (5.2.6)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front and rear subframes and wishbones getting very rusty

offside wiper blade has split end

suspension wishbone rubbers perishing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 100,191 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

all underside components corroded but not considered excessive

front droplinks have slight play

inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tailgate and rear aches corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2015 100,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

all underside components corroded but not considered excessive

front droplinks have slight play

inner and outer sills have slight corrosion

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tailgate and rear aches corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,554 miles

rear suspension arms corroding

Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,554 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

rear suspension arms corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2013 80,275 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded.

genreral underside corrosion

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 9 Feb 2013 80,275 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

centre exhaust bracket corroded.

front brake pads nearing limit on both sides

genreral underside corrosion

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Dec 2011 79,198 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front disc's scored

both rear disc's has advance scoring advise to change

components corroding front and rear

Pass 6 Dec 2010 75,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 71,165 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

centre exhaust section in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2009 71,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

centre exhaust section in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2008 65,699 miles

number plates poor

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,494 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 57,211 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 57,211 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 51,240 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V363 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V363 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V363 YOG?

You can check the full history of V363 YOG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V363 YOG registered?

V363 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V363 YOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V363 YOG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V363 YOG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V363 YOG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.