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G151 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,204 mi
Last recorded118,204 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG151 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 118,204 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 117,834 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 117,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 116,836 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 116,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 115,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 115,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,723 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,830 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 113,828 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both headlights (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both headlights (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 113,038 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 112,361 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 111,832 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 111,071 miles

surface corrosion to both rear lower suspension arms

Pass 17 May 2013 110,479 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 110,478 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 109,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 109,456 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 109,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 108,562 miles

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 28 May 2009 107,912 miles

damage to underside

Fail 28 May 2009 107,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to underside

Pass 7 May 2008 107,081 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 106,592 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 105,399 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 105,399 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G151 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G151 TGH, 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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G151 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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