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V63 NGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

105,640 mi
Last recorded105,640 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 105,640 miles

Nearside Inner Sill Corroded

Offside Inner Sil Corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 105,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 103,998 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 102,160 miles

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 100,640 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2016 100,640 miles

Braking system leaking n/s/r brake caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,661 miles

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 13 Mar 2014 92,440 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 86,107 miles

week pattern on offside head light

Fail 26 Mar 2013 86,107 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

weak pattern on offside headlight

Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,093 miles

offside rear light slightly damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2012 86,093 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside rear light slightly damaged

steel brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2011 85,034 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 85,034 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 83,455 miles

rear discs in poor condidition

Fail 15 Jun 2010 83,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs in poor condidition

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 66,736 miles

Both Front wiper blades smear/judder

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,891 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 57,891 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,410 miles

handbrake reserve travel poor

Fail 23 Feb 2006 50,410 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

handbrake reserve travel poor

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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V63 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V63 NGU, 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 V63 NGU registered?

V63 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 November 1999.

Is V63 NGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V63 NGU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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