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V144 GOR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

57,523 mi
Last recorded57,523 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV144 GOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 57,523 miles

Corrosion starting both front inner chassis rail.

Corrosion starting both rear sills.

General corrosion to suspension

Slight bind offside front wheel.

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

Tyres starting to perish at inner shoulders.

Pass 20 Feb 2025 57,126 miles

Front brake discs slightly scored and corroded

General corrosion to suspension

Near side front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode @ flexible brake hose

Slight bind @ off side front wheel

Pass 9 Feb 2024 56,751 miles

Corrosion starting both front inner wheel archs.

Corrosion starting both rear sills.

Surface corrosion to steering and suspension.

Pass 15 Feb 2023 56,365 miles

Corrosion starting both rear sills.

Pass 21 Feb 2022 55,594 miles

Corrosion starting @ rear of sills and front chassis rails

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

General corrosion to suspension

Near side front brake disc slightly scored

Pass 10 Feb 2021 54,685 miles

rear outer sills & both front chassis,s corroding

Fail 10 Feb 2021 54,685 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear outer sills & both front chassis,s corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2020 53,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,380 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 52,379 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 50,457 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,898 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 44,138 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 44,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside front disc has over heated.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 42,818 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 41,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,961 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 37,218 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 37,213 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 35,109 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,672 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 30,502 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 30,502 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 26,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 23,663 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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V144 GOR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V144 GOR, 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 V144 GOR registered?

V144 GOR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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