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V101 GCF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,397 mi
Last recorded120,397 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV101 GCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 120,397 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,368 miles

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

stone chips to screen

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding,not affecting performance.

nearside/offside front tyres perishing,advise to replace soon.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,130 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding,not affecting performance.

nearside/offside front tyres perishing,advise to replace soon.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 91,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 91,144 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 81,949 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 81,949 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V101 GCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V101 GCF, 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 V101 GCF registered?

V101 GCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V101 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V101 GCF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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