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V495 GCU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,378 mi
Last recorded82,378 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV495 GCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing section corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Corrosion to sill end

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance slightly poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Corrosion to sill end

Suspension lower than standard

Fail 22 May 2018 82,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing section corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Corrosion to sill end

Nearside Rear Parking brake performance slightly poor

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Corrosion to sill end

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension lower than standard

Pass 17 May 2017 81,912 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2017 81,901 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to offside & nearside inner outer cills

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 76,996 miles

2 x front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside & offside outer floor pans corroded & holed

Pass 22 Jan 2015 73,885 miles

Corrosion to offside outer cill

Nearside outer floor pan corroded & holed (not perscribed area)

Offside outer floor pan corroded & holed (not perscribed area)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 70,601 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 68,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake starting to bind

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,665 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 60,712 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 56,377 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 51,030 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 47,851 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pads getting low 2/3000 miles approx

Fail 3 Oct 2007 47,851 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

all brake pads getting low 2/3000 miles approx

Pass 23 Oct 2006 40,678 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 40,678 miles

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

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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V495 GCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V495 GCU, 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 V495 GCU registered?

V495 GCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V495 GCU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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