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V696 GFT

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,011 mi
Last recorded139,011 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV696 GFT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 139,011 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 135,360 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 135,328 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2013 130,266 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 103,265 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 120,632 miles

N/s/r brake disc excessivley corroded

O/s/r brake disc excessivley corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

N/s/r brake disc excessivley corroded

O/s/r brake disc excessivley corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 105,599 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 105,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 19 Oct 2009 101,886 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 101,886 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 93,044 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 84,457 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 75,044 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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V696 GFT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V696 GFT, 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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V696 GFT is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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