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V322 GAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,996 mi
Last recorded60,996 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV322 GAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 60,996 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 60,996 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,735 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 59,129 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 59,129 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2017 57,067 miles

N/S R tyre cracked in side wall on inside

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 57,067 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S R tyre cracked in side wall on inside

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 55,206 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,698 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,769 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 135,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 51,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 50,137 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 49,419 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 49,416 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2010 49,384 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 48,276 miles

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

surface rust to all suspension parts

Pass 15 Dec 2007 46,975 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 46,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 44,476 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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V322 GAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V322 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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V322 GAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1999.

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