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V809 NGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,944 mi
Last recorded167,944 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 167,944 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills and underside corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2021 167,941 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

sills and underside corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 161,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 161,497 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,168 miles

All suspension arms corroded

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2019 150,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

All suspension arms corroded

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

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,842 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 144,155 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 142,313 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake poor

Pass 25 Aug 2015 141,618 miles

Nearside rear wheel sightly binding

Fail 25 Aug 2015 141,614 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear wheel sightly binding

Pass 18 Aug 2014 141,561 miles

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Aug 2014 141,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 12 Aug 2013 140,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 139,502 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 133,017 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 127,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 127,161 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 123,259 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 123,259 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 114,595 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 80,239 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 43,722 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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V809 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V809 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.

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What year was V809 NGU registered?

V809 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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