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V470 GCN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,407 mi
Last recorded77,407 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV470 GCN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 77,407 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 76,307 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 71,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,643 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 71,635 miles

nearside & offside rear outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,845 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 70,136 miles

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,098 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 49,168 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 45,385 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,385 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 44,912 miles

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

Underbody suspension arms.tie bars etc,are corroding,regular checks are advised.

Pass 17 Aug 2007 42,790 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 38,865 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 38,865 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 GCN 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 86.7%.

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 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 GCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V470 GCN registered?

V470 GCN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V470 GCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V470 GCN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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