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V65 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,707 mi
Last recorded73,707 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 73,707 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 73,654 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 70,385 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 70,295 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 67,445 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 67,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Valve stem seriously damaged all (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 66,486 miles

rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 14 Aug 2020 65,734 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyre valves deteriorating

nearside and offside rear tyre valves deteriorating

Pass 10 Apr 2019 63,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 61,002 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four cracking slightly (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 60,951 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four cracking slightly (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 59,128 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 59,128 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking at caliper area (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,736 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 58,736 miles

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,447 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

all 4 tyres perished and cracked on sidewalls

complete exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,203 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre old and cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2014 58,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

nearside front tyre old and cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,882 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 57,882 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 57,303 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 55,792 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,704 miles

both front suspension top arm mounts,rusting at mountings

rear exhaust sections starting to rust

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,882 miles

centre and rear metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 1 May 2008 49,639 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,604 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHTLY SLOW TO OPERATE FOOT AND HANDBRAKE

Pass 20 Apr 2006 41,065 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 32,899 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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V65 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V65 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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V65 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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