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V626 NGW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,470 mi
Last recorded29,470 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV626 NGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 29,470 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R outer sill

Corrosion to front and rear sub-frames & suspension components

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyre treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 26,031 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 26,014 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 23,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 21,206 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 18,428 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 16,221 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 15,983 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 15,681 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 14,230 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 14,172 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 13,842 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 13,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 12,608 miles

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

front discs pitted

handbrake lever high

nsr tyre cracking on outer sidewall

osf tyre cracking on outer sidewall

rear suspension correded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 12,113 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 27 Aug 2009 11,355 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 9,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 9,177 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 8,428 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 8,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn badly

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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V626 NGW 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 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V626 NGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V626 NGW registered?

V626 NGW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V626 NGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V626 NGW shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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