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V87 GDV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,332 mi
Last recorded91,332 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 GDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,332 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 83,376 miles

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

both outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2016 83,366 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2015 75,405 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,704 miles

Advise nearside front outer tyre perished.

Advise underside of vehicle corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 67,703 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Advise nearside front outer tyre perished.

Advise underside of vehicle corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2011 67,699 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 67,699 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 65,115 miles

tailpipe corroding

Fail 25 Jan 2010 65,115 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 60,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 60,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 50,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 50,921 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 43,126 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 42,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V87 GDV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V87 GDV, 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 V87 GDV registered?

V87 GDV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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