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V74 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,432 mi
Last recorded103,432 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV74 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2014 103,432 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 103,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,458 miles

corrosion to exhaust and under body

kerb damage to alloys

nail in n s f tyre edge

Pass 28 Nov 2012 77,806 miles

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

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)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 71,607 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 66,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 58,726 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 58,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 55,530 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 49,685 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 29,817 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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V74 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V74 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 V74 VOG registered?

V74 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V74 VOG safe to buy?

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