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V112 GCF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

17,603 mi
Last recorded17,603 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV112 GCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 17,603 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 17,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 9 Jul 2024 17,468 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 3 Jul 2023 17,455 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded ( lack of use) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 17,425 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 17,398 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 17,351 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 17,162 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 17,075 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 16,823 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 16,748 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 16,253 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 15,698 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 15,342 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 13,712 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 12,605 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,539 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V112 GCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 V112 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V112 GCF registered?

V112 GCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V112 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V112 GCF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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