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V455 GBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 GBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 106,181 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear BOTH SIDES wheel arches corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,740 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 102,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 99,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 7 Oct 2021 99,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,487 miles

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

Underbody of the vehicle including prescribed areas covered in underseal

Fail 7 Oct 2020 94,484 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Underbody of the vehicle including prescribed areas covered in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2019 90,458 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills have slight corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 90,458 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner sills have slight corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 86,228 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 82,170 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 82,170 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,950 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,126 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 72,110 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 67,193 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 67,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 61,796 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 61,796 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 57,384 miles

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

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

n/s front tyre edges wearing

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,345 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 51,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 47,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,996 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,453 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 40,453 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)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 35,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 29,339 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,587 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 21,587 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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V455 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V455 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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V455 GBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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