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V71 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,304 mi
Last recorded114,304 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV71 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 114,304 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2026 114,304 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Jul 2025 108,539 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 108,476 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 103,875 miles

Nearside Rear Flexile brake hose retaining clip incorrectly fitted.

Fail 28 Jun 2024 103,827 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Flexile brake hose retaining clip incorrectly fitted.

Pass 29 Jun 2023 98,866 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,657 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 96,677 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2017 87,532 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2016 81,474 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 81,430 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front chassis starting to corrode

Pass 2 May 2015 76,117 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 71,154 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 71,152 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 66,401 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,856 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 54,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 51,982 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,320 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,250 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 37,145 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 25,778 miles

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

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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V71 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V71 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 V71 VOG registered?

V71 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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