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V811 GAJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,350 mi
Last recorded115,350 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV811 GAJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 115,350 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

front tyres deteriorated

underbody corroded and welded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 115,338 miles

front and rear subframes and front and rear suspension components corrded

Fail 1 Mar 2017 115,308 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking excessively corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front and rear subframes and front and rear suspension components corrded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 113,786 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

all upper and lower suspension arms corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,164 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside + offside sills corrosion deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2014 106,162 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside + offside sills corrosion deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,230 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 89,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 81,745 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2011 81,475 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,494 miles

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 Sep 2010 72,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Oct 2009 65,143 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 60,788 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 57,294 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 54,582 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 52,527 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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V811 GAJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V811 GAJ, 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 V811 GAJ registered?

V811 GAJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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