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V820 GDP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,377 mi
Last recorded111,377 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 GDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 111,377 miles

Car is modified race car

Pass 7 Jul 2017 111,214 miles

Car is a race car and is heavily modified

Front chassi rails and sills corroded

Plastic trims/stickers and panels covering a lot of underneath of car

Pass 17 Jun 2016 111,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 109,595 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 14 May 2015 109,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 104,949 miles

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2012 104,111 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 104,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 100,422 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 100,422 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 95,100 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 95,100 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 82,589 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 77,682 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,764 miles

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,251 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 49,820 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit due to raised tread (recommend replacement now)

park brake travel

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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V820 GDP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Gold 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 V820 GDP, 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 V820 GDP registered?

V820 GDP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V820 GDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V820 GDP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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