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V596 NGY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

125,238 mi
Last recorded125,238 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV596 NGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 125,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 123,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 122,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 119,572 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 116,978 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 116,977 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 114,799 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 111,859 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 111,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 106,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 100,822 miles

Body has slight corrosion underneath complete vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 100,735 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Body has slight corrosion underneath complete vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 100,104 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 100,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chssis rail by anti roll bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (5.2.6)

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

off side rear foot brake weak

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,388 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 97,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2014 91,354 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 91,331 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,337 miles

only just met emissions limits

Pass 12 Jun 2012 87,210 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 85,714 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 82,700 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to all suspension components

high front brake application 22%

slight damage to nsr chassis leg

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 4 Jun 2010 82,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to all suspension components

slight damage to nsr chassis leg

slight damage to sills

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2009 82,249 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Handbrake travel requires attention

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Fail 30 Jun 2009 82,247 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and rear sub-frames corroded

Front and rear suspension arms corroded

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Handbrake travel requires attention

Offside front inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2008 80,745 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight cracking on sidewalls of both front tyres

Fail 17 Jul 2007 78,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 78,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 74,512 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 67,053 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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V596 NGY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 V596 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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V596 NGY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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