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G165 FBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,789 mi
Last recorded166,789 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG165 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 166,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2025 166,789 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 155,304 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 155,221 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 155,094 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2016 154,090 miles

nsf brake pads, movement in cradles

nsf wheel partially seized

Fail 18 May 2016 154,090 miles

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

nsf brake pads, movement in cradles

nsf wheel partially seized

Pass 22 May 2015 151,840 miles

all drop link bushs worn

oil leak

os sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 May 2015 151,840 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all droplink bushs rubbers deteriorating

os sill corroded slightly

Pass 23 May 2014 150,655 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 150,655 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

all brake disc's badly corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 150,047 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 150,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 148,670 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear driveshafts corroded

gear box leak ?

general corrosion

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 148,651 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear driveshafts corroded

gear box leak ?

general corrosion

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 146,954 miles

All front & rear suspension components,rust corrosion?

N/S/F brake is lightly binding on u/l?

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering wheel has movement?

Pass 2 Jun 2009 145,486 miles

All 4 brake flex-hoses ferrules,light rust corrosion?

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle in places,light rust corrosion?

Fail 2 Jun 2009 145,486 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

All 4 brake flex-hoses ferrules,light rust corrosion?

Oil leak

Underneath of vehicle in places,light rust corrosion?

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 144,821 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 140,962 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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G165 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G165 FBL, 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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G165 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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