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V432 GBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,857 mi
Last recorded64,857 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV432 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 64,857 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 64,850 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 62,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 62,766 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 61,915 miles

nearside and offside front tyres perished on sidewalls

nearside rear tyre close to 2mil wear markers

Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,668 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 58,505 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres close to wear markers

Pass 23 Feb 2017 57,333 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 56,073 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2016 56,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 54,866 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 53,445 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 51,763 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 50,931 miles

adv light corrosion on under body and susp units

Pass 24 Oct 2006 48,730 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2006 47,551 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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V432 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V432 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.

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What year was V432 GBL registered?

V432 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V432 GBL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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