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V215 GAO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,297 mi
Last recorded88,297 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 GAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 88,297 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 88,179 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2021 87,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 20 May 2021 87,724 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light not working

Fail 5 May 2021 87,722 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light not working

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 85,205 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 75,285 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 75,271 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 74,420 miles

power steering pipes corroded not leaking

Fail 5 May 2017 74,248 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

c/o emissions high

Pass 10 May 2016 72,707 miles

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

exhaust emissions require attention

Pass 8 May 2015 71,200 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 71,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 May 2014 69,751 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 May 2014 69,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 68,929 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2013 68,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 68,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 68,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 66,997 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,336 miles

both rear tyres perished.

slight corrosion on off side sill

Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres perished.

slight corrosion on off side sill

Pass 2 Mar 2009 63,633 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,101 miles

FULL INSPECTION ON CHASSIS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO UNDERSEAL RECENTLY APPLIED N/S ROOF COVER SPLIT

Fail 14 Mar 2008 62,101 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

FULL INSPECTION ON CHASSIS NOT POSSIBLE DUE TO UNDERSEAL RECENTLY APPLIED N/S ROOF COVER SPLIT

Pass 27 Oct 2007 61,404 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,948 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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V215 GAO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V215 GAO, 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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V215 GAO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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