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V303 GAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

131,501 mi
Last recorded131,501 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 GAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 131,501 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all coil springs corroded

corrosion noted on underside

front wings corroded

headlight adjusters inop

n/s/r road wheel distorted

oil leak

rear suspension components and subframe corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2024 126,879 miles

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

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

front sub frame corroded

front wings corroded

headlight adjusters inop

n/s/r road wheel slightly distorted

rear sub frame and suspension components

underside corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2024 126,862 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front sub frame surface corroded

Head light adjusters inoperative

Near side and off side front wings corroded

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Underside surface corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2023 120,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bald 195 45 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 116,748 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 116,748 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 106,730 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 103,955 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2020 103,947 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle structure corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 99,549 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 99,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 98,154 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 95,623 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 95,623 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 88,999 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 77,533 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 77,414 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 73,002 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 67,797 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 60,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 50,476 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2009 47,601 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2009 47,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,845 miles

front tyres are wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Feb 2007 40,234 miles

both front tyres cuting off on inner edge

n/s/r tyre cutting off on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2005 35,287 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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V303 GAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 V303 GAU, 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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V303 GAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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