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V425 GBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,668 mi
Last recorded55,668 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV425 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 55,668 miles

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

front and rear suspension arms slightly corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,369 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 55,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,744 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 54,356 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 54,356 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,001 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 53,585 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 53,095 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

sil rear corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 52,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear suspension corroded

rear discs corroded

rear out sil corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2010 52,516 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 52,295 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 51,686 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,276 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 47,045 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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V425 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 V425 GBL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V425 GBL registered?

V425 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V425 GBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V425 GBL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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