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V829 GVU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,525 mi
Last recorded73,525 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 GVU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,525 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2019 73,521 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2017 73,389 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

exhaust has part of the system corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

o/s and n/s front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 72,913 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 72,911 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 72,624 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 72,566 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 69,055 miles

Both main chassis rails dented

Brake pipe to master cylinder kinked

Handbrake almost at end of travel

N/S rear exhaust mount split

O/S dip beam bulb terminal corroded/ burnt

Pass 9 May 2011 64,747 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 64,747 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 60,788 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 60,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 53,998 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 52,577 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 50,044 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 50,044 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

air bag light on!

damage to n/s and o/s floors.

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 44,844 miles

brake light on bootlid inop

damage to o/s and n/s chassis sections

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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V829 GVU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V829 GVU, 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 V829 GVU registered?

V829 GVU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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