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V78 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,025 mi
Last recorded112,025 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 112,025 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 108,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 108,272 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 105,520 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 95,410 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg corroded

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroded

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

Offside Rear sill panel corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 82,215 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 79,774 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 79,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 79,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

light corrosion to suspension components

rear pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2017 78,685 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 71,349 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 68,214 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower suspension components rusted

Fail 9 Jul 2015 68,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower suspension components rusted

Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,154 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,937 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 56,111 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 48,701 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 45,993 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 44,648 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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V78 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V78 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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V78 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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