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V233 GPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,869 mi
Last recorded79,869 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 GPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 79,869 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 69,343 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 59,012 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,236 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,646 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 40,200 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 40,200 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,850 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 31,571 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 29,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,454 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,789 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 23,112 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 21,669 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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V233 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 V233 GPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V233 GPX registered?

V233 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 September 1999.

Is V233 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V233 GPX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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