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V252 GPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

27,450 mi
Last recorded27,450 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 GPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 27,450 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 27,446 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 27,415 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 27,176 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 26,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 26,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,916 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable

Pass 2 Aug 2019 25,132 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 25,132 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,384 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 23,634 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 22,779 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,226 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 20,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 20,222 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 20,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 19,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 19,406 miles

Neither registration plate is displaying a post code.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 18,798 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 18,111 miles

corrosion offside rear outer sill

washer jet very poor alignment

wipers poor

Fail 3 Jun 2009 18,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corrosion offside rear outer sill

washer jet very poor alignment

wipers poor

Pass 7 May 2008 17,441 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 17,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 16,599 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 16,593 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2006 16,032 miles

damp area around n/s/f flex brake pipe/calliper † & now requires further investigation

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

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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V252 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V252 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

How do I check the history of V252 GPX?

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What year was V252 GPX registered?

V252 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V252 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V252 GPX shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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