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V470 GBN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,093 mi
Last recorded116,093 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 GBN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 18 Aug 2021 116,093 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 114,044 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 111,521 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 108,329 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 104,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 101,920 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2014 97,360 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 89,145 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,200 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 71,200 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,563 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 52,249 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,103 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 35,181 miles

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 30,023 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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V470 GBN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 V470 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 V470 GBN registered?

V470 GBN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V470 GBN safe to buy?

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