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V779 GBK

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

51,608 mi
Last recorded51,608 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV779 GBK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 51,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 50,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 49,509 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 48,843 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 48,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 48,052 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 47,415 miles

Surface corrosion to offside rear outer sill area

Pass 17 Aug 2015 46,964 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 46,415 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,435 miles

Both front tyrs perished

Fail 30 Jul 2013 45,435 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyrs perished

Pass 6 Aug 2012 44,111 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,249 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

re mot'd due to tester error imputing wrong milage on last mot

Pass 26 Jul 2011 43,249 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,054 miles

Chaiss rails have slight rust showing.

Number plates showing honeycombe effect to front and rear.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 40,834 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,126 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 35,027 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 32,843 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 29,696 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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V779 GBK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 V779 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 V779 GBK registered?

V779 GBK is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V779 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V779 GBK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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