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V799 NGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,653 mi
Last recorded101,653 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV799 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2024 101,653 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 101,653 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 100,070 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r lower edge of wings rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2023 100,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/r and n/s/r lower edge of wings rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2021 98,951 miles

import, tested to default emissions standards

Pass 27 Nov 2020 96,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 89,900 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,622 miles

corrosion to outer sill areas

slight corrosion to front chassis leg areas

Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,477 miles

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2017 73,405 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 73,403 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,236 miles

all brake discs pitted and corroded

both front wipers smeary

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 72,944 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2014 69,299 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 65,002 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 May 2012 59,725 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 56,687 miles

Crack in windscreen on lower nearside

Pass 19 May 2010 54,757 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,890 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,267 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Aug 2006 46,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,111 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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V799 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 V799 NGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V799 NGU registered?

V799 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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