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V82 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,368 mi
Last recorded130,368 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2016 130,368 miles

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Central Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test accessory holder ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 118,173 miles

airbag steering wheel fitted at time of test .......

exhaust repair noted .......

welding repair noted .......

Fail 1 Apr 2015 117,917 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

locking pins missing from n/s & o/s/f top ball joint nuts .......

Pass 4 Apr 2014 106,095 miles

advise front brake inspection .....

exhaust heat shield loose .......

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge .......

Pass 11 Apr 2013 94,382 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 91,201 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 85,261 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 85,261 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,368 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,861 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 66,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 59,503 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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V82 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V82 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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V82 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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