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V51 NGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

101,342 mi
Last recorded101,342 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV51 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 101,342 miles

Chassis And Underbody Corrosion

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 98,024 miles

Chassis Undersealed

Exhaust Corrosion And Slight Blow

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

Rear Disc's Corroded

Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2018 98,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis Undersealed

Exhaust Corrosion And Slight Blow

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

Rear Disc's Corroded

Suspension Components Corroded

Fail 29 May 2018 98,019 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Nearside no plate lamp not working

Nearside outer and inner sills corroded

Offside Front floor section corroding

Rear brake discs corroding

exhaust corroded

power steering pipes corroded

steering suspension components corroding

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 95,052 miles

both rear tyres worn to limit and heavily worn on inner edge

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to underside

front tyres heavily worn on edges

oil residue on engine

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 30 May 2017 95,052 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (marked) (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both rear tyres worn to limit and heavily worn on inner edge

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to underside

front tyres heavily worn on edges

oil residue on engine

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 86,642 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 86,642 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,136 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 82,136 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,769 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 66,918 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 25 Oct 2012 66,918 miles

some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 60,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,239 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 58,239 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,184 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 52,560 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 52,487 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 47,040 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 47,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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V51 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 V51 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 V51 NGU registered?

V51 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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