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V769 GBK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

122,666 mi
Last recorded122,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV769 GBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2022 122,666 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major exhaust leak on rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Park brake inoperative on N/S. Brake caliper seized. (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 119,609 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

inner sills corroded

Fail 27 May 2021 119,583 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2020 118,128 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion underside suspension parts

Fail 9 Jun 2020 118,124 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight corrosion underside suspension parts

Fail 3 Jun 2020 118,097 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear corroded (marked) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension parts rusty

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension parts rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2019 117,399 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 117,385 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 117,159 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 115,004 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 115,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 114,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 105,669 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension wishbones etc are very rusty (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2016 105,669 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre floor small hole (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension wishbones etc are very rusty (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,255 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 24 Feb 2015 98,252 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,092 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2011 94,989 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 92,445 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE W/SCREEN. CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER DAMP

Pass 30 Oct 2009 89,778 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATED. REAR SUSPENSION AND COMPONENTS CORRODED. DAMPNESS AT CLUTCH SLAVE CYLINDER.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 82,921 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 82,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,785 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 70,631 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2005 57,172 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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V769 GBK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 V769 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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V769 GBK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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