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G153 VUE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

148,520 mi
Last recorded148,520 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 VUE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 148,520 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

offside front sill corroded but outside prescribed areas.

Pass 10 May 2023 148,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 148,033 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 147,643 miles

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

Nearside front wing corroded at bottom and been taped

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front and rear suspension been lowed and has very little movement

Pass 19 Jul 2018 146,324 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 142,921 miles

Front and rear suspension lowered and stiff !

rusty patchs in floor pan

Pass 16 Jul 2014 140,073 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 136,898 miles

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

suspension stiff,rusty and been lowered!

Fail 9 Jul 2012 136,889 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

suspension stiff,rusty and been lowered!

Pass 16 Jul 2010 135,913 miles

front and rear suspension components rusty

underside been grounded out

Pass 31 Mar 2008 135,900 miles

Underside rusty

rear brake pads and disc's poor

suspension componts very rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2007 134,083 miles

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

front suspension componts very rusty

rear discs poor

underside rusty

Pass 28 Mar 2006 131,898 miles

Water leak from engine

Fail 14 Mar 2006 131,817 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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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G153 VUE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G153 VUE, 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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G153 VUE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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