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G181 CLH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

156,632 mi
Last recorded156,632 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG181 CLH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 156,632 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced End of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 154,792 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 151,625 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 149,953 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 149,951 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2018 148,387 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 148,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 145,386 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,370 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 136,852 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 129,139 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 121,395 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 115,543 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 115,543 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 111,573 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 109,805 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 109,805 miles

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,984 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 104,698 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 103,530 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 90,116 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 98,112 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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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G181 CLH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G181 CLH, 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 G181 CLH registered?

G181 CLH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 August 1999.

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