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V433 GBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

121,778 mi
Last recorded121,778 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV433 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 121,778 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nsr and osr. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nsr and osr. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Under body covered in thick black under seal front to back.

Pass 19 Jan 2021 116,936 miles

Both sides front chassis corroded

General corrosion

Headlight lenses poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 116,933 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Nearside front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlight lenses poor

Both sides front chassis corroded

General corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 113,436 miles

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

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

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

Front suspension components general corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear tyre pressure low.

Offside Front brake binding slightly when rotated by hand.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension components general corrosion.

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 106,327 miles

NOTE: Vehicle has an outstanding safety recall listed at time of test - see attached paperwork & contact a Mazda dealership for further advice.

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has general corrosion on various underside components but none inspected for mot purposes were seriously weakened at time of test

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 106,318 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Digits incomplete (0.1 (d))

NOTE: Vehicle has an outstanding safety recall listed at time of test - see attached paperwork & contact a Mazda dealership for further advice.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise full clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has general corrosion on various underside components but none inspected for mot purposes were seriously weakened at time of test

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 105,519 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2018 105,519 miles

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,232 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 103,232 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 101,236 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 101,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,154 miles

corrosion to os outer sill

handbrake slight travel

Fail 13 Jul 2015 99,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to os outer sill

handbrake slight travel

Pass 22 Jul 2014 97,162 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 97,100 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 23 Jul 2013 95,104 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 95,104 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 95,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 93,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 93,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 90,770 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front tyres perished inner sidewalls

Fail 15 Jul 2010 82,328 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 82,328 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,791 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 79,791 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 74,411 miles

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 May 2008 74,409 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,998 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 68,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,575 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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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V433 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 V433 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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V433 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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