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V98 GCR

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,258 mi
Last recorded71,258 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV98 GCR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 71,258 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 71,003 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 70,873 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion to underside components

Pass 22 May 2023 70,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted obscuring components from view

suspension components slightly corroded.

Fail 22 May 2023 70,826 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges of NS & OS (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring components from view

suspension components slightly corroded.

Pass 23 May 2019 70,225 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension light corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2018 69,771 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 67,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 63,126 miles

light corrosion on under of vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2016 63,090 miles

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

light corrosion on under of vehicle

Pass 11 Feb 2015 58,428 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,440 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 48,308 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,303 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,079 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,226 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,627 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,132 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 25,149 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,493 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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V98 GCR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V98 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V98 GCR registered?

V98 GCR is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 September 1999.

Is V98 GCR safe to buy?

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