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V591 NGY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,851 mi
Last recorded89,851 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV591 NGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2020 89,851 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 89,851 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

brake discs corroded on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2019 89,798 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 89,796 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 89,257 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 87,719 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 82,758 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 81,548 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 81,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,957 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 75,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 69,665 miles

both sills at rear showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 14 Nov 2012 69,665 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sills at rear showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 65,369 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 60,391 miles

exhaust systerm corroded

front and rear steering and suspension parts corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind offside front wheel

Fail 13 Oct 2010 60,390 miles

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

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

exhaust systerm corroded

front and rear steering and suspension parts corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

slight bind offside front wheel

Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,557 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 54,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2008 50,679 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 47,416 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 47,333 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 44,352 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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V591 NGY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc 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 V591 NGY, 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 V591 NGY registered?

V591 NGY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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