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V764 GBK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

163,443 mi
Last recorded163,443 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV764 GBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 163,443 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 163,358 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 159,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2023 155,470 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 150,929 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 146,301 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 142,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 140,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 137,421 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 135,508 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 135,501 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 132,882 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 130,511 miles

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

slight corrosion to both rear lower door sills

Fail 3 Jul 2015 130,511 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres getting close to wear bars

front brake pads approx 3/4 worn

slight corrosion to both rear lower door sills

Pass 14 Jul 2014 126,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Jul 2014 126,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 121,523 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 109,483 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 109,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 97,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 84,637 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 27 May 2009 70,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 55,001 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 44,975 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)

all brake pads low

Pass 20 Jun 2006 32,384 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 31,534 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Wiper blades smear.

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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V764 GBK 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 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V764 GBK, 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 V764 GBK registered?

V764 GBK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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