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V993 XOG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,244 mi
Last recorded66,244 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV993 XOG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,244 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 66,244 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 65,427 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 65,426 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 63,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 61,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 57,252 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 57,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 56,757 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 56,755 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,812 miles

General corrosion under body

Fail 8 Sep 2012 54,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

General corrosion under body

Pass 13 Apr 2011 53,437 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 53,437 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 52,145 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 50,848 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 48,400 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,400 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 44,936 miles

Front to rear brake pipe is corroding around the rear under floor mounting.

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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V993 XOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V993 XOG, 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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V993 XOG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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