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V365 GCH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

133,680 mi
Last recorded133,680 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV365 GCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 133,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Non standard seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

non standard seat belts fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2022 133,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Non standard seats fitted at time of test

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

non standard seat belts fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Apr 2021 129,532 miles

Passenger seat missing at time of test

Rear diff slight leak

Rear stabilizer arm loose

Fail 19 Dec 2020 129,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear stabiliser arm loose

Pass 19 Jun 2019 126,589 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill not attached at bottom

Fail 14 Jun 2019 126,508 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill not attached at bottom

Pass 18 Jun 2018 124,075 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 124,075 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 121,430 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 121,430 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,611 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 119,822 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 119,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 108,121 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 101,372 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 101,291 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 100,649 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 100,649 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 May 2009 93,739 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 84,813 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,959 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS APPROACHING THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1;6mm

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,048 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WILL BE REQUIRED SHORTLY

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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V365 GCH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V365 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 V365 GCH registered?

V365 GCH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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