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V774 GBK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,049 mi
Last recorded129,049 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV774 GBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,049 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 126,787 miles

all for tyres perishing

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 123,764 miles

Nearside Inner door sill panel corroded

Nearside Outer door sill panel corroded

Offside Inner door sill panel corroded

Offside Outer door sill panel corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 123,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner door sill panel corroded

Nearside Outer door sill panel corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner door sill panel corroded

Offside Outer door sill panel corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 120,065 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 114,759 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

co emmisions on upper limit borderline pass

front brake discs generally poor condition. some front brake drag evident

parking brakes do not lock out

rear brake discs very poor condition

suspension components heavily surface corroded

swivel gaiters poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2012 112,384 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 111,979 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 105,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 105,953 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,820 miles

offside front tyre has small gouge on inner wall and is wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2010 91,820 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre has small gouge on inner wall and is wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 79,932 miles

Front brake disc pads are getting thin.

Offside wiper blade rubber is starting to split.

Small gouge in outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Fail 27 Jan 2009 79,932 miles

Front brake disc pads are getting thin.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside wiper blade rubber is starting to split.

Small gouge in outer wall of nearside rear tyre.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,923 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 61,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres unevenly worn and 2mm tread depth

Pass 21 Nov 2005 50,341 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V774 GBK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V774 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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V774 GBK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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