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V63 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

67,785 mi
Last recorded67,785 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 67,785 miles

front / rear underside /suspension corroding

front brake discs corroded on inner face

ns / os outer sills corroding

slight corrosion rear brake discs

Pass 23 May 2025 67,064 miles

all tyres cracking,nsr tyre close to limit,osr tyre tread ow

front / rear brake discs corroding

front / rear underside corroding

osr outer sill corroding

Pass 22 May 2024 66,083 miles

front / rear underside/suspension corroding

front/ rear brake discs corroding

nsr/osr tyres close to limit

osr outer sill corroding

slight cracking on all tyres

Pass 15 May 2023 65,591 miles

all tyres cracking

corrosion on front/rear brake discs

osr outer sill corroding

Pass 19 May 2022 65,390 miles

all tyres cracking & nsr wearing low

osr outer sill corroding

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 16 May 2022 65,389 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking & nsr wearing low

osr outer sill corroding

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 14 May 2021 65,045 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2021 65,036 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 64,727 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 63,680 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,942 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 60,131 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 59,613 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,414 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 56,618 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 49,531 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 49,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 14 May 2012 47,758 miles

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 14 May 2012 47,758 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 28 May 2009 47,728 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 47,534 miles

Power steering pipes going rusty'

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,252 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 46,674 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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V63 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V63 VOG, 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 V63 VOG registered?

V63 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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