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V57 GCF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

154,145 mi
Last recorded154,145 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV57 GCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 154,145 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 153,967 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking Brake - No Reserve Travel - Requires Adjustment

Pass 13 Jun 2025 134,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 134,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,822 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 133,762 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 133,634 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 132,817 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 132,621 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 131,055 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,909 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 119,746 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear wheel rims have damage on the inner edges

light corrosion in sill ends,all brake discs, rear cross member and exhaust

Pass 24 Apr 2013 109,199 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front, upper and lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished

rear ends of both outer sills have some corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2012 97,779 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 85,746 miles

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

some light corrosion to both sides outer sills

Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,746 miles

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

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

some light corrosion to both sides outer sills

Pass 12 Apr 2010 76,675 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 69,835 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2008 67,947 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 64,818 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 62,016 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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V57 GCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 V57 GCF, 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 V57 GCF registered?

V57 GCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V57 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V57 GCF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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