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V706 GCK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,340 mi
Last recorded69,340 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV706 GCK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 69,340 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 69,339 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective broken (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 67,479 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 67,479 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,456 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 67,456 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 66,202 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 66,202 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,544 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 62,196 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 62,196 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 58,769 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced clouding (1.7.5a)

Front discs corroding

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

bushes starting to deteriorate

suspension starting to corrode

Fail 5 May 2016 58,769 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced clouding (1.7.5a)

Front discs corroding

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

bushes starting to deteriorate

suspension starting to corrode

Pass 6 May 2015 55,928 miles

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

n/s/f+o/s/f brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Apr 2014 52,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 52,008 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 48,570 miles

discs corroding alround

offside front tyre close to limit middle tread

offside front tyre outerwall cut and inner

rubber bushes deteriorating alround

suspension corroding front / rear

Fail 7 May 2013 48,570 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

discs corroding alround

offside front tyre close to limit middle tread

offside front tyre outerwall cut and inner

rubber bushes deteriorating alround

suspension corroding front / rear

Pass 28 Oct 2011 43,960 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 39,033 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 39,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 38,085 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,284 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 30,679 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,855 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 23,805 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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V706 GCK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V706 GCK, 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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V706 GCK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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