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G148 BGS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

166,222 mi
Last recorded166,222 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 BGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 166,222 miles

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 166,177 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 166,117 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 147,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 147,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 130,525 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 129,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 124,250 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2009 124,220 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 120,339 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 120,313 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2006 108,297 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 104,733 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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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.

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