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V79 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

70,356 mi
Last recorded70,356 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 70,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 3 Apr 2024 69,822 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 69,574 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 68,816 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 68,223 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,624 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,773 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 66,764 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 62,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 62,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,240 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,258 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 32,814 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 20,595 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,032 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 12,916 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 12,728 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 12,288 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,778 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 11,176 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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V79 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V79 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 V79 VOG registered?

V79 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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