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G134 VUE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,768 mi
Last recorded155,768 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG134 VUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 155,768 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 154,952 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 154,412 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 153,862 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 152,922 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 151,073 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 151,073 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 150,166 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 147,014 miles

Lower Oil leak engine to gearbox

Fail 9 Mar 2018 147,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Lower Oil leak engine to gearbox

Pass 27 Feb 2017 143,862 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 142,458 miles

n/spark brake effort low

Fail 29 Feb 2016 142,458 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/spark brake effort low

Pass 27 Oct 2014 139,757 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 138,476 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 138,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 138,203 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 136,358 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 136,343 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 135,266 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 135,266 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 132,429 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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G134 VUE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G134 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 G134 VUE registered?

G134 VUE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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