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V92 VOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,667 mi
Last recorded62,667 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV92 VOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 62,667 miles

General corrosion - Front and rear

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

Fail 6 Aug 2025 62,667 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion - Front and rear

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 61,918 miles

General corrosion

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

Fail 19 Jul 2024 61,915 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 61,269 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 61,269 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 60,897 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 60,895 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 59,975 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 59,968 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,919 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 58,917 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 58,415 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 58,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2018 57,834 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 56,542 miles

nearside front wheel slight bind and brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 55,099 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 55,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 53,886 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 53,152 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 53,152 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 52,247 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 52,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 50,709 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 50,707 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 49,916 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 48,733 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,812 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 45,808 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,316 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,518 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,969 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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V92 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V92 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 V92 VOG registered?

V92 VOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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