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V96 GCR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,354 mi
Last recorded88,354 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 GCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 88,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,204 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 87,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2024 85,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion of o/s outer sill

corrosion of rear/end of outer sill

emission just scraped through

Pass 20 Sep 2022 83,955 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 82,358 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 81,878 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 81,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 78,888 miles

some corrosion o/s rear outer sill/lower panel

Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,671 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel borderline pass (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 72,227 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 69,240 miles

dip stick handle broken

Fail 2 Nov 2015 69,240 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

dip stick handle broken

Pass 30 Oct 2014 65,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 63,533 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 19 Nov 2012 55,303 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Nov 2012 54,872 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 49,540 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,271 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 42,363 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,196 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,843 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 33,248 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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V96 GCR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V96 GCR, 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 V96 GCR registered?

V96 GCR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V96 GCR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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