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V225 GAO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,707 mi
Last recorded107,707 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 GAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 107,707 miles

Nearside FRONT CHASSIS LEG CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Nearside REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside FRONT CHASSIS LEG CORRODED

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2020 107,707 miles

Nearside FRONT CHASSIS LEG CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Nearside REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside FRONT CHASSIS LEG CORRODED

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 107,103 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LIMIT** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 107,103 miles

NEARSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR OUTER SILL CORRODED

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **ON LIMIT** (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 106,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Fail 6 Jun 2018 106,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill has slight corrosion

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,888 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

N\S\R outer sill rusty

O\S\F outer sill rusty

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 92,888 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (7.1.2)

N\S\R outer sill rusty

O\S\F outer sill rusty

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 86,824 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 86,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2015 83,829 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2015 83,829 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust corroded

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

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 78,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 71,235 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 64,128 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 50,843 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 50,843 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,278 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,200 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,946 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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V225 GAO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V225 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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What year was V225 GAO registered?

V225 GAO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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