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V54 GSD

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,038 mi
Last recorded49,038 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 GSD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,038 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 44,416 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to under body and components

emissions co high

Pass 3 Dec 2010 37,868 miles

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

advanced under body components corrosion

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 3 Dec 2009 32,280 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 32,280 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,709 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 30,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 29,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 27,377 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 27,377 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,719 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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V54 GSD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V54 GSD, 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 V54 GSD registered?

V54 GSD is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V54 GSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V54 GSD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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