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V435 GBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,589 mi
Last recorded45,589 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV435 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2025 45,589 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 45,568 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside sill corroded (seat belt Prescribed area corroded, not considered excessive)

Pass 9 Oct 2023 45,557 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 45,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 31 Aug 2021 45,259 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,172 miles

Front washers only just clearing screen

Rear Tyres both low pressure

Pass 2 Sep 2019 44,986 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,626 miles

os chassis rail damaged

slight perishing to nsr tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2017 43,879 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,567 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 41,461 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,911 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 37,495 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 36,931 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,310 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 33,427 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 31,373 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,559 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,191 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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V435 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V435 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 V435 GBL registered?

V435 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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