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G136 FBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

154,699 mi
Last recorded154,699 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG136 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 154,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has been repaired before (welded) (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all four tyre valves perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 154,699 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe has been repaired before (welded) (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged all four tyre valves perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2014 152,388 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 152,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 146,515 miles

offside front tyre just starting to wear on inner tread

surface rust in offside outter door seal

Pass 14 Jun 2007 143,083 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 143,083 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 35,264 miles

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

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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G136 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G136 FBL, 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 G136 FBL registered?

G136 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 November 1999.

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