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V285 GPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,372 mi
Last recorded81,372 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 GPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 81,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 80,725 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 79,433 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 78,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 78,442 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipe across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 77,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 76,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 74,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 72,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 70,417 miles

O/S/F brake binding

Pass 20 Sep 2016 68,071 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 65,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 65,128 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 62,898 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,535 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 57,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight binding on offside front

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,791 miles

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

rear both body sills corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 48,106 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 45,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 41,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,384 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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V285 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V285 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 V285 GPX registered?

V285 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 September 1999.

Is V285 GPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V285 GPX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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