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V195 GCD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

107,120 mi
Last recorded107,120 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV195 GCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 107,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 104,328 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Dec 2021 104,328 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2020 103,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 90,261 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 87,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 87,101 miles

1.slight exhaust leak at rear

2.hand brake travel close to limit at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2016 84,405 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear tyre starting to split

Fail 7 Oct 2016 84,404 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to split

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 77,315 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 77,315 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 73,281 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,506 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 64,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2011 54,018 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 54,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,945 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 38,617 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 26,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,657 miles

N/S/F TYRE BALDING ON OUTTER EDGE.

O/S/F TYRE BALDING ON OUTTER EDGE.

Pass 5 May 2006 6,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 5,004 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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V195 GCD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 V195 GCD, 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 V195 GCD registered?

V195 GCD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1999.

Is V195 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V195 GCD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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