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V402 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,056 mi
Last recorded84,056 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV402 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 84,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 30 Nov 2021 84,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system by retaining clip (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80/90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brake discs discoloured

Service brake binding but not excessively all (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 81,090 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad approx 90% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake discs discolored

Pass 22 Nov 2018 78,739 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70 % worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 16 Nov 2017 76,247 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to suspension components

Fail 14 Nov 2017 76,247 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)

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 73,566 miles

Both rear tyre worn unevenly, perished and close to legal limit

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres heavily perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Slightly long handbrake travel

Wiper blades becoming poor

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,089 miles

corrosion starting in underbody

front and rear suspension components corroded

metal brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn to wear markers

Pass 10 Nov 2014 69,196 miles

exhaust system corroded

slight perishing on front and rear tyres

slightly long handbrake travel

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

various front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,936 miles

slighly long handbrake travel

slight perishing starting in front and rear tyres

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

various suspension components starting to corrode

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,355 miles

slight binding on o/s/r brake

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2011 59,860 miles

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

surface corrosion starting in various floor and chassis members

Pass 4 Nov 2010 56,699 miles

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2009 52,674 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 46,910 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 46,910 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 41,929 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 33,736 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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V402 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 V402 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 V402 YOG registered?

V402 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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