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G106 VUE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,975 mi
Last recorded129,975 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG106 VUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 129,975 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 123,360 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 1,160 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 125,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 122,398 miles

all chassie rails dented

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

front shock-absober bottom bush's detiorated

movement in rear anti-roll bar bush's

shock absorbers getting weak

windscreen damaged zone a below 10mm

Fail 17 Apr 2007 122,398 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all chassie rails dented

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

front shock-absorber bottom bush's detiorated

movement in rear anti-roll bar bush's

shock-absorbers getting weak

windscreen damaged zone a below 10 mm

Pass 13 Apr 2006 117,414 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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G106 VUE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G106 VUE, 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 G106 VUE registered?

G106 VUE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

Is G106 VUE safe to buy?

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