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G179 FBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,506 mi
Last recorded151,506 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG179 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 151,506 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 151,495 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 151,038 miles

battery loose

Fail 23 Apr 2010 151,038 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

battery loose

Pass 22 Apr 2009 150,120 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Apr 2009 150,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise near side rear tyre soft upon inspection.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 149,721 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 147,281 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 147,281 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres appear soft advise.

note oil cooler corroded and damaged advise repair.

screw or nail in off side front tyre advise.

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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G179 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G179 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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What year was G179 FBL registered?

G179 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 1999.

Is G179 FBL safe to buy?

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