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V82 GCF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

84,677 mi
Last recorded84,677 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV82 GCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 84,677 miles

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

Underside surface corrosion

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,832 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perishing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

inner & outer sill has slight corrosion

lower (chassis and suspension surfaces has corrosion)

Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,066 miles

Lower Chassis and suspension surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 83,066 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Chassis and suspension surface corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 82,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills both sides rear section has slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle has corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2019 82,919 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Outer sills both sides rear section has slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 5 Sep 2018 82,003 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

components under vehicle has corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2018 82,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

components under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,372 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 76,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 75,335 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 75,333 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 68,305 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 60,539 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)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 60,537 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 53,467 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,915 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 44,894 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 39,971 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,355 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 36,995 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,411 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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V82 GCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V82 GCF, 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 V82 GCF registered?

V82 GCF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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