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V434 GBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,375 mi
Last recorded80,375 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 80,375 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 78,203 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 106,082 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 103,264 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 16 Jul 2012 103,264 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 14 Jul 2011 93,666 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,358 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,980 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 74,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

floor area beneath n/s/r inner wing corroded in pescribed area of suspension

Pass 24 Jul 2008 66,194 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 56,395 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,036 miles

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

both wipers split at ends

handbrake lever nearing the end of its travel

Pass 7 Feb 2006 45,632 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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V434 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V434 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 V434 GBL registered?

V434 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 September 1999.

Is V434 GBL safe to buy?

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