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G199 VNX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

195,531 mi
Last recorded195,531 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG199 VNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 195,531 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 194,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 193,358 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 191,999 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 190,421 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 189,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 188,461 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 187,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 184,453 miles

brake pads wearing

Pass 18 May 2016 180,040 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 May 2015 177,654 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 174,523 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 170,975 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 167,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 164,120 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 162,747 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 162,747 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 161,931 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 161,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 158,962 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 156,905 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 154,833 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 154,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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G199 VNX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 G199 VNX, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G199 VNX registered?

G199 VNX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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