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V53 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,362 mi
Last recorded89,362 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 89,362 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 89,362 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 88,881 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in plastic coating unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 86,651 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 86,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 86,624 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear pads low

Fail 16 Aug 2017 86,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s rear pads low

Pass 17 Feb 2016 85,019 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 85,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate lens cover missing (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 83,108 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 83,108 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 80,661 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wheel bearings not checked for noise on rotation due to restricted movement on wheels

Fail 17 Feb 2014 80,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wheel bearings not checked for noise on rotation due to restricted movement on wheels

Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,578 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 20 Feb 2012 77,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipe pitted slightly at rear

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished slightly

Fail 18 Feb 2012 77,717 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front to rear brake pipe pitted slightly at rear

o/s/f tyre cracked/perished slightly

Pass 4 Feb 2011 76,172 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 76,172 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,167 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 60,640 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 51,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 27,756 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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V53 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V53 VOG, 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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V53 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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