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V860 GAU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,820 mi
Last recorded108,820 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV860 GAU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 108,820 miles

Both outer sills corroded at rear

Fail 17 Oct 2017 108,820 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Both outer sills corroded at rear

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,596 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 105,596 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 102,673 miles

Both outer sills corroded and getting weak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 102,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both outer sills corroded and getting weak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,080 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroded and minor blows

Front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,376 miles

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Suspension corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2013 96,376 miles

Brake pipes corroding

General underbody corrosion

Suspension corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2012 91,060 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 86,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 82,095 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front shock absorber lower bushes perished

front registration plate deteriorated slightly

Fail 29 Aug 2009 82,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both front shock absorber lower bushes perished

front registration plate deteriorated slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2008 75,433 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 68,103 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 61,580 miles

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

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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V860 GAU 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 V860 GAU, 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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V860 GAU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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