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V765 GBK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,719 mi
Last recorded107,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV765 GBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,719 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 30 May 2015 107,713 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both outer sills corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 17 Apr 2014 107,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 95,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 95,521 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Nov 2011 90,614 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 89,043 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 86,270 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 83,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 83,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 80,808 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 64,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion on pas pipes

front bumper scratched

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight cracks in rear tyres

wheels and body scratched

Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,731 miles

corrosion on pas pipes

front bumper scratched

slight corrosion on exhaust

slight cracks in rear tyres

wheels and body scratched

Pass 12 Jan 2006 54,200 miles

oil level low

slight corrosion on pas pipes

wheels scratched

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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V765 GBK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc 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 V765 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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V765 GBK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1999.

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