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V83 NGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

114,097 mi
Last recorded114,097 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV83 NGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 114,097 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 105,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills corrded within 30cms of seat belt lower achorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Fail 29 Apr 2024 105,287 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens hazy/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s outer sills corrded within 30cms of seat belt lower achorages (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking brake lever has long travel close to limit

Pass 9 Nov 2022 98,627 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 95,576 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 92,412 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 75,315 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 67,478 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 61,431 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 61,431 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,311 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 53,840 miles

rear of near side sill panel starting to rust

Fail 25 Apr 2015 53,816 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear of near side sill panel starting to rust

Pass 19 May 2014 48,428 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 48,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 48,196 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,916 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,407 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 39,340 miles

n/s front and n/s rear tyres perished

rear silencer corroded around flange joint

Fail 13 May 2009 36,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 13 May 2009 36,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,300 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,839 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 32,579 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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V83 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V83 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 V83 NGU registered?

V83 NGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V83 NGU safe to buy?

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