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G120 LAX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,980 mi
Last recorded244,980 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG120 LAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 244,980 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 240,810 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 240,704 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 237,322 miles

Both Front Tyre's Show Cracking to Inner Side Walls

Fail 18 Apr 2017 237,322 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both Front Tyre's Show Cracking to Inner Side Walls

Pass 19 Apr 2016 235,699 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 235,537 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 231,823 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 225,172 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 225,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 214,899 miles

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)

both front metal brake pipes corroded.

both rear tyres badly worn outerside walls

underside of the vehicle covered in surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 208,092 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 200,431 miles

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

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 118,357 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S MIRROR DAMAGED FIXING

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 183,636 miles

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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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G120 LAX 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 80%.

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 G120 LAX, 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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G120 LAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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