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V744 GCH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,576 mi
Last recorded97,576 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV744 GCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 97,576 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 25 Jul 2026 97,575 miles

Emissions unable to be completed car temp too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Jul 2025 96,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 96,845 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 95,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear disc very rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread replace asap (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2024 95,964 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill with in30 cm of mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill with in 30cm of seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear disc very rusty

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread replace asap (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 90,668 miles

front brake pads 2/3 worn.

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyre vales cracking/perished

n/s/r outer brake pad low and disc in poor condition.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

rear sub-frame mounting washers heavily corroded.

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

vehicle underside, rear sub frame and various suspension arms showing signs of surface rust /corrosion.

Fail 5 Jul 2023 90,663 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.44 closest. (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both n/s and o/s front head lights slight diss-colouring.

n/s/f o/s/f and o/s/r tyre vales cracking/perished.

n/s/r outer brake pad low and disc in poor condition.

parking brake lever pulls high.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

slight free play n/s/f wheel bearing.

vehicle underside, rear sub frame and various suspension arms showing signs of surface rust/corrosion.

Pass 16 Mar 2022 86,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

corrosion to n/s and o/s sills inner and outer

Pass 24 Mar 2021 82,774 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both n/s and o/s outer sills signs of bubbling under the paint/corrosion.

Fail 23 Mar 2021 82,770 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both n/s and o/s outer sills signs of bubbling under the paint/corrosion.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,094 miles

all 4 tyre valves signs of cracking.

both n/s and o/s outer sills signs of bubbling under the paint/corrosion.

centre rear lamp not working.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

Pass 22 Jun 2018 77,541 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 77,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis (within 30cm of roll bar mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all 4 tyre valves perished.

centre rear lamp not working.

hand brake lever pulls high.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

various oil leaks.

Pass 9 Jun 2017 74,847 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside of vehicle starting to corrode body & suspension

Fail 9 May 2017 74,842 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner suspension mounting area. (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres cracking/perished.

centre rear lamp not working.

o/s/r brake disc surface rust.

o/s/r tyre close to 1.6mm and cracking/perished.

rear number plate water/dirt ingress.

vehicle underside,various brake and suspension components signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2016 69,603 miles

Nearside wiper in poor condition.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition advise new discs at next pad change.

poss incorrect repair to o/s outer sill at the rear.

Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,578 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside wiper in poor condition.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in poor condition advise new discs at next pad change.

poss incorrect repair to o/s outer sill at the rear.

Pass 12 Mar 2015 62,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 56,841 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 39,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 31,302 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 29,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 25,283 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,557 miles

both front chassis legs rusting

both rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2006 19,808 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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V744 GCH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V744 GCH, 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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V744 GCH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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