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V450 GAN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

92,075 mi
Last recorded92,075 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV450 GAN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 92,075 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear earth strap broken

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2026 92,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front & rear all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front All suspension components are corroded

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear parking brake performance has only just met the minimum requirements

Rear All suspension components are corroded

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

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

Rear earth strap to chassis broken

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 88,711 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met (offside weak)

Fail 8 Apr 2025 88,709 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency requirements only just met (offside weak)

Pass 20 Jun 2023 87,090 miles

Front number plate slight damage

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jun 2023 87,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer lower sill/ Body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside front nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2022 86,592 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill/ body corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2021 82,170 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,067 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 78,010 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 78,010 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 71,269 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2016 71,269 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced dim (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,670 miles

surface corrosion on both rear discs

Fail 16 Jun 2015 66,670 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

surface corrosion on both rear discs

Pass 2 May 2014 65,311 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 65,311 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 60,128 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 60,106 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

o/s/r tyre showing signs of weathering cracks

Pass 1 Mar 2012 56,384 miles

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

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

surface corrosion on n/s outer sill forming

Fail 21 Oct 2010 52,370 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

surface corrosion forming on n/s outer sill

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,370 miles

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

surface corrosion forming on n/s outer sill

Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,258 miles

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

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Fail 8 Oct 2009 49,246 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,123 miles

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel becoming excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2007 39,899 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,335 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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V450 GAN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 V450 GAN, 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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V450 GAN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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