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V39 GPX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,182 mi
Last recorded78,182 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV39 GPX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 78,182 miles

Nearside Outer Sill Corroded.

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

Offside Outer Sill Corroded.

Fail 30 Jan 2017 78,182 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Outer Sill Corroded.

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

Offside Outer Sill Corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 76,285 miles

both front and both rear lower arms corroded

bothj front tyres perishing on tread area

Fail 22 Jan 2016 76,268 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

both front and both rear lower arms corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2014 70,348 miles

Slight pitting & corrosion noted to rear brake discs.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,993 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to offside front and nearside front chassis (inner wings )

rear exhaust joint rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2012 61,591 miles

surface corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2012 61,591 miles

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

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

surface corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2010 54,792 miles

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

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

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

offside outter rear sill corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2009 50,585 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,852 miles

slight corrosion to outter sills

Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,732 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 36,563 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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V39 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 V39 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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What year was V39 GPX registered?

V39 GPX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V39 GPX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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