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V454 GBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,437 mi
Last recorded114,437 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 114,437 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 114,437 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses cleaned (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 113,662 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs corroded

headlight lenses and beam images poor

nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm

brake pedal rubber worn

offside number plate light inoperative

offside rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 500 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Fail 8 Oct 2021 113,662 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake discs corroded

headlight lenses and beam images poor

nearside rear tyre at 2.5mm

offside number plate light inoperative

offside rear brake pads will require replacement in approx 500 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs are in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2020 110,615 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust blow

Fail 28 Aug 2020 110,535 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust blow

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,841 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by sub-frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 102,105 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 102,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,384 miles

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2017 98,310 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2016 94,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Handbrake effort weak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2015 88,754 miles

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

Offside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 19 Aug 2014 84,241 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,434 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 70,890 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 70,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,276 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,185 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 64,185 miles

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 64,086 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 61,857 miles

Front & rear number plates starting to delaminate

Fail 3 Oct 2006 51,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 51,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V454 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V454 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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V454 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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