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V377 GPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

117,377 mi
Last recorded117,377 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV377 GPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 117,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Slight corrosion to all rear suspension components including sub-frame

Pass 8 May 2025 110,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion to all rear suspension components including sub-frame

Fail 24 Apr 2025 109,950 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Slight corrosion to all rear suspension components including sub-frame

Pass 22 Jul 2024 108,864 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 105,488 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 102,751 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 99,785 miles

Nearside Front chassis starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 99,773 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier in boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front chassis starting to corrode

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 97,328 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 97,328 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 95,519 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 17 Dec 2018 95,519 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,849 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion too underside

Fail 3 Jan 2018 91,849 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion too underside

Pass 13 Dec 2016 87,252 miles

Nearside Front chassis leg has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear metal pipe has slight corrosion

Rear number plate in poor condition

surface corrosion too underside

swivel joint boots perished

Pass 14 Dec 2015 84,132 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2015 84,132 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 80,621 miles

Rear tyres near limit

Pass 16 Dec 2013 75,679 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 75,614 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Both rear tyres worn low

Offside rear brake caliper damp but no leak found at time of test

Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,063 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 66,185 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 63,057 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 63,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 61,200 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,303 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,105 miles

front and rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,370 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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V377 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V377 GPX, 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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V377 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 November 1999.

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