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V455 GBN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,469 mi
Last recorded114,469 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV455 GBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 114,469 miles

both side inner and outer sills corroded not holed

front discs corroded ok in rollers

o/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2017 114,467 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both side inner and outer sills corroded not holed

front discs corroded ok in rollers

o/s/f brakepipe surface corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 100,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 98,696 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 28 May 2013 96,008 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 96,008 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2012 92,606 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 87,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 80,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front bottom arms corroded

both rear disc corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 73,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 67,141 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,946 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 52,834 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 52,829 miles

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)

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 GBN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V455 GBN, 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 V455 GBN registered?

V455 GBN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V455 GBN shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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