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V908 GOR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,520 mi
Last recorded97,520 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV908 GOR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2020 97,520 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 96,866 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine vibrating on cross bar

suspension arms front and rear slightly corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,042 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 95,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,979 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 94,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 94,318 miles

Offside Rear light cluster has small crack no white light emitted function not affected

Fail 7 Oct 2015 94,318 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear light cluster has small crack no white light emitted function not affected

Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 92,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 90,290 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

offside rear tyre possible slow puncture

Pass 21 Sep 2013 90,290 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre possible slow puncture

Pass 22 Sep 2012 88,538 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 88,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 86,798 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 85,621 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Sep 2009 82,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 77,884 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 77,884 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 74,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 67,562 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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V908 GOR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V908 GOR, 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 V908 GOR registered?

V908 GOR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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