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B5 GAG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,116 mi
Last recorded153,116 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 GAG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 153,116 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 152,402 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 152,165 miles

Front number plate damaged

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 30 May 2020 151,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to front floor panels

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills

Fail 28 May 2020 151,720 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions nearside and offside (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to front floor panels

surface corrosion to inner and outer sills

Pass 8 Nov 2011 151,619 miles

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

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

surface rust to underside of car

Pass 25 Aug 2010 146,181 miles

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner wall

Fail 25 Aug 2010 146,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 28 Aug 2009 139,475 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 139,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 133,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 133,207 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 125,474 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 125,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 117,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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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B5 GAG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 B5 GAG, 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 B5 GAG registered?

B5 GAG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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