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G125 YBU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

226,505 mi
Last recorded226,505 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 226,505 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Dec 2020 226,236 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 226,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust slightly blowing /affecting emmisions (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/r o/as/r sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s/f jacking point corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise both front tyres /condition

advise both sills filled /and undersealed

advise front discs /pads condition

Pass 16 Aug 2018 225,759 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 225,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2017 225,046 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2016 224,240 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 221,385 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 220,407 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes greased when presented

Pass 8 Aug 2012 216,677 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Jul 2011 211,867 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

temporary repair on centre exhaust section

Pass 28 Apr 2010 207,103 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 199,657 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 199,657 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 182,038 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 182,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 163,510 miles

All abll joint rubbers and both trackrod end rubbers perished

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Dec 2006 163,510 miles

All abll joint rubbers and both trackrod end rubbers perished

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside washer jet poor

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 142,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G125 YBU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 G125 YBU, 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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G125 YBU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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