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G18 LJJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

248,306 mi
Last recorded248,306 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 LJJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 248,306 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight corrosion to underbody/nearside/offside inner sills and offside rear outer sill

Fail 16 Aug 2024 248,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside washer pipe leaking

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

slight corrosion to underbody/nearside/offside inner sills and offside rear outer sill

Pass 5 Jun 2023 245,005 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted & offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is lower than the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to inner & outer sill area's

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components

nearside front shock absorber lower securing nut is not fully home - shock absorber is still secure

Fail 2 Jun 2023 244,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted & offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside is lower than the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to inner & outer sill area's

corrosion to rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to rear sub-frame & suspension components

nearside front shock absorber lower securing nut is not fully home - shock absorber is still secure

Pass 8 Sep 2021 243,722 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 241,900 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 239,161 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 239,147 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2018 236,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 236,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 233,726 miles

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2015 230,988 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 227,827 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside/offside rear tyre treads wearing on edges.

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 226,218 miles

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

Oil leak

underbody corrosion in places.

Pass 1 May 2012 221,324 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 208,345 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 204,372 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 193,016 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 186,453 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 186,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 179,109 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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G18 LJJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G18 LJJ, 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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G18 LJJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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