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V912 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

54,762 mi
Last recorded54,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV912 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 54,762 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust has minor leak

subframes corroded

suspension units corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2025 53,160 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underseal (1.1.11 (c))

both outer sills corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

oil leak

suspension units corroded

under vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 53,157 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system centre (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both outer sills corroded

front/rear subframes corroded

oil leak

suspension units corroded

under vehicle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2024 52,458 miles

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

Rear corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2023 51,507 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,480 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2017 51,256 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 50,337 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 48,000 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 43,285 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 43,285 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 43,153 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 42,951 miles

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

Cooling fan not cutting in

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

Oil level low

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 39,010 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,010 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 35,409 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 31,889 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 28,626 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,951 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 21,081 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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V912 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V912 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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V912 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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