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V416 YOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,228 mi
Last recorded100,228 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV416 YOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 100,228 miles

Both front wishbone boots are perishing.

Both rear coil springs corroded.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s/r to n/s/r over rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 96,079 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s main brake pipe (rear)located at join at t-piece at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 96,079 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking at join (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements no readings esp at n/s/r (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s main brake pipe (rear)located at join at t-piece at o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive at sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both not locking out (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL 4 SUSPENSION ARMS CORRODED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,662 miles

front ball joint rubbers perished

Fail 7 Jun 2022 94,662 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

front ball joint rubbers perished

Pass 2 Jun 2021 90,130 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 90,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 85,557 miles

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 85,557 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2019 83,978 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 83,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 83,281 miles

Near side sill heavily corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 83,277 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Near side sill heavily corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 80,399 miles

Both sills heavily corroded.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 80,399 miles

Both sills heavily corroded.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 77,034 miles

Near side sill rusty.

Fail 13 Jul 2016 77,034 miles

Near side sill rusty.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 70,861 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,509 miles

corrosion to sills,subframes,suspension components,exhaust noisy

Pass 17 Jul 2013 63,675 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,073 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 39,790 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 27,214 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 24 May 2007 21,659 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 16,381 miles

both front tyres are low

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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V416 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V416 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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V416 YOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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