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V227 GAN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,878 mi
Last recorded74,878 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV227 GAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2025 74,878 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 73,557 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Sill Corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 73,419 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2022 73,353 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 73,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 79,524 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,626 miles

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Apr 2019 72,612 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 71,902 miles

front wipers split

all ball joint dust cover deteriorated

other power steering pipe corroded feed to rack

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2018 71,899 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

all ball joint dust cover deteriorated

front wipers split

handbrake travel high

other power steering pipe corroded feed to rack

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 71,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded not to excess

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front chassis legs corroded not to excess

Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 70,345 miles

Light surface corrosiion to chassis

Light surface corrosiion to exhaust

Light surface corrosiion to nearside rear outer sill

Light surface corrosiion to rear discs

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 69,306 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front and both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 68,242 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 66,942 miles

Oil leak

both rear brake hoses starting to perrish

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s/f brake hose starting to perrish

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,335 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear underbody

slight oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,214 miles

front discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from back of engine

Pass 16 Dec 2008 60,045 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 50,906 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 49,718 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,396 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 32,804 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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V227 GAN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red 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 V227 GAN, 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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V227 GAN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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