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G141 ADL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,569 mi
Last recorded156,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 ADL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 156,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 156,326 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 156,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 155,907 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 155,694 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 155,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 155,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 155,091 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 155,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 154,630 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 154,030 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 154,030 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 153,489 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 152,461 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 151,582 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 150,282 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 150,282 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 149,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beam patterns slightly defused

Pass 10 Aug 2010 148,059 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 144,907 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 140,495 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 135,380 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2007 135,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 132,110 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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G141 ADL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G141 ADL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G141 ADL registered?

G141 ADL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is G141 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G141 ADL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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