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V823 GMJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,501 mi
Last recorded100,501 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV823 GMJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 100,501 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area covered in excessive amount of underseal (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

welding repairs well covered

Pass 14 Oct 2019 98,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion on underside of car

Pass 30 Oct 2018 90,628 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 89,990 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 89,897 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 88,333 miles

Brake discs has surface corrosion

General corrosion to underside

Handbrake lever travel high

Pass 17 Jun 2014 86,756 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 86,755 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,886 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,886 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Both rear road wheels slight buckle

Handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Jul 2012 81,487 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 74,740 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 78,734 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 71,827 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer sills corroded

clutch slave cylinder damp

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

front tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2009 71,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both outer sills corroded

clutch slave cylinder damp

front and rear subframes corroded

front and rear suspension corroded

front tyre perished

Fail 23 Oct 2008 66,826 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2008 66,826 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,213 miles

brake pipe feeding n/s/r flexi hose corroded.

corrosion in both front chassis legs.

egr pipe onto inlet manifold cracked and leaking.

exhaust blowing slightly at cat to centre join.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 62,065 miles

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

brake pipe feeding n/s/r flexi hose corroded.

corrosion in both front chassis legs.

egr pipe onto inlet manifold cracked and leaking.

exhaust blowing slightly at cat to centre join.

handbrake high.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,572 miles

rattle from catalyst. †all brake discs corroding on edges. †front tyres worn on edges and slightly perished. †rear tyres on the legal limit.

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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V823 GMJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V823 GMJ, 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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V823 GMJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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