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V318 GDL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,054 mi
Last recorded90,054 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 GDL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 90,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 88,922 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 88,355 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 88,349 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 84,872 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 82,058 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 78,514 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 73,369 miles

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

tyre has a nail in it (not repairable)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 69,343 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Front tyre deteriorating

Offside Front tyre has a nail in it (not repairable)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,210 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 67,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 61,105 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 61,102 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 58,205 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,325 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 55,186 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,981 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,662 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 53,750 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,728 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 42,295 miles

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

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

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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V318 GDL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V318 GDL, 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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What year was V318 GDL registered?

V318 GDL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V318 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V318 GDL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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