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V312 GAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,880 mi
Last recorded120,880 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV312 GAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 120,880 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 120,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed adjacent to anti roll bar attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2021 119,117 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 105,986 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 105,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 100,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle has age related corrosion on chassis and sub frames

Pass 4 Nov 2016 93,738 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 89,960 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 89,960 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX TO TAIL PIPE (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 85,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 85,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

n/s/f brake bind

Pass 29 Jul 2013 79,394 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre to rear exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2013 79,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre to rear exhaust rusty

handbrake lever travels high

Pass 27 Jul 2012 69,116 miles

advise corrison o/s sill

advise h/brake travel ok test

Pass 3 Aug 2011 66,762 miles

corrosion suspesion arms

Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,387 miles

corrosion sills

corrosion suspension arms

Fail 2 Aug 2010 64,378 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion sills

corrosion suspension arms

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,938 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,819 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 50,236 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 45,813 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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V312 GAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V312 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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V312 GAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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