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V747 GFJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,836 mi
Last recorded96,836 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV747 GFJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,836 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 96,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 95,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 95,849 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 94,813 miles

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

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

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

head lamp lenses tarnished

n/s and o/s front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Fail 8 Dec 2017 94,813 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

head lamp lenses tarnished

n/s and o/s front shock absorber lower bushes deteriorating

Pass 17 Dec 2016 94,195 miles

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

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses tarnished

n/s and o/s rear lower wishbone buses deteriorating

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Fail 9 Dec 2016 94,191 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s and o/s headlamp lenses tarnished

n/s and o/s rear lower wishbone buses deteriorating

n/s/f, o/s/f and o/s/r shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,680 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 87,430 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 83,877 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 78,321 miles

both front bottom shock rubber slght worn

both front top and bottom suspsion ARMS slight rusty

both outer sills slight corroded

rear exhaust box slight corroded

rear subframe slight corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2011 78,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both front bottom shock rubber slght worn

both front top and bottom suspsion ARMS slight rusty

both outer sills slight corroded

rear exhaust box slight corroded

rear subframe slight corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 76,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 76,581 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 72,327 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 68,275 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner tread

Pass 23 Mar 2007 62,939 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 52,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

little reserve travel parking brake lever

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2006 52,335 miles

little reserve travel parking brake lever

rear exhaust flange corroded

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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V747 GFJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V747 GFJ, 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 V747 GFJ registered?

V747 GFJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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