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V601 NGY

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,729 mi
Last recorded89,729 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV601 NGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 89,729 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 89,536 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,683 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 85,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,339 miles

brake pads getting low

deterioration some bushes

oil leak

some repairs been done to body sills etc

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Fail 3 Jan 2018 81,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

brake pads getting low

deterioration some bushes

some repairs been done to body sills etc

surface corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,803 miles

Underside of body has light vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2015 74,689 miles

N/s + o/s front brakes binding slightly

N/s + o/s front chassis in wheelarch corrosion visible.

emmisions only passed after road test possible catalyst fault

Fail 13 Feb 2015 74,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s + o/s front brakes binding slightly

N/s + o/s front chassis in wheelarch corrosion visible.

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,686 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust system outer cover deteriorated slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

steering gaitor slight split

Fail 21 Feb 2014 71,649 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

centre exhaust system outer cover deteriorated slightly

nearside rear brake binding slightly

steering gaitor slight split

Pass 18 Mar 2013 68,104 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 68,092 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 64,136 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 63,923 miles

Oil leak

both front chassis legs slightly corroded

both rear sills are starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2010 61,572 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 59,643 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2008 57,159 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 57,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 52,519 miles

front and rear suspensions rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,831 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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V601 NGY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V601 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 V601 NGY registered?

V601 NGY is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V601 NGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V601 NGY shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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