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V499 GCU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,964 mi
Last recorded103,964 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV499 GCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2015 103,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis area under wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under vehicle chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,135 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 98,135 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 95,245 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 95,241 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 95,212 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre brake light fitted but not working

Pass 14 Jul 2012 92,344 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 92,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 85,213 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,213 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 78,023 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 78,021 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 69,373 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 69,373 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 59,455 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 59,455 miles

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

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 55,642 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 43,882 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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V499 GCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V499 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 V499 GCU registered?

V499 GCU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 October 1999.

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