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V603 GJA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

108,627 mi
Last recorded108,627 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 GJA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 108,627 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 May 2018 108,627 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 108,079 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2017 108,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 107,115 miles

Corrosion on inner and outer sills and chassis. Sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 107,115 miles

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

Corrosion on inner and outer sills and chassis. Sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 104,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sill panels corroded, covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 20 Apr 2015 104,216 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both sill panels corroded, covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2014 101,881 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 101,880 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2013 100,603 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 100,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 97,987 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 97,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 94,951 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 94,939 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,270 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 86,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 76,696 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under cover loose

nearside rear tyre tread cut

rear silencer bracket corroded through .heat shield loose

tax holder and sticker in wiper sweep

Fail 4 Dec 2008 76,688 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under cover loose

nearside no plate light showing blue

nearside rear tyre tread cut

rear silencer bracket corroded through .heat shield loose

tax holder and sticker in wiper sweep

Pass 7 Dec 2007 71,829 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fog light not switching off untill main lights are off

sticker and tax holder advert in wiper sweep

wiper blades poor

Fail 7 Dec 2007 71,824 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

fog light not switching off untill main lights are off

nearside rear tyre wall damaged

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

sticker and tax holder advert in wiper sweep

wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Oct 2006 66,641 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fog light not switching off untill main lights off

hand brake travel

offside rear brake disc worn and pitted

offside wiper blade poor

sticker in wiper sweep

washers poor

wiring obstructing throttle pedal

Pass 4 Nov 2005 62,307 miles

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

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

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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V603 GJA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 V603 GJA, 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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V603 GJA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 November 1999.

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