MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear/ floor front to back every were (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wiper operation very slow
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside and nearside front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wiper operation very slow
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
scratch marks on screen
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
scratch marks on screen
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
offside and nearside sills outewr sills repaired
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G148 BGS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 G148 BGS, 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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G148 BGS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 December 1999.
Is G148 BGS safe to buy?
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