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V350 GCH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

94,262 mi
Last recorded94,262 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV350 GCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 94,262 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 89,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 85,130 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

under body under sealed

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,425 miles

Front all suspension components corroded

Front suspension bushed all deteriorating

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Rear suspension bushes all deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor corroded both sides front to rear

Fail 9 Dec 2018 79,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front all suspension components corroded

Front suspension bushed all deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear all rear suspension components corroded

Rear suspension bushes all deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

floor corroded both sides front to rear

Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,318 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 72,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,518 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,594 miles

vehicle has surface corrosion

front brakes stiff to turn

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 69,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front brakes stiff to turn

sill covers fitted

vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,586 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition/blowing

sill covers fitted

vehicle has surface rust

Fail 30 Sep 2013 65,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition/blowing

sill covers fitted

vehicle has surface rust

Pass 15 Sep 2012 62,574 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2011 60,893 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 56,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 47,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 43,168 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 36,578 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 31,540 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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V350 GCH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V350 GCH, 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 V350 GCH registered?

V350 GCH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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