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V396 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,326 mi
Last recorded48,326 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV396 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2019 48,326 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 47,373 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 46,096 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 45,061 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 44,689 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jun 2014 44,108 miles

general corrosion under body due to long period of standing

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,718 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion on all brake discs due to standing

Pass 29 Feb 2008 42,630 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 40,340 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 38,422 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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V396 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V396 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 V396 YOG registered?

V396 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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