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G1 GMX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,981 mi
Last recorded145,981 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 GMX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 145,981 miles

ALL Suspension components corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both outer sills

Fail 11 Jul 2025 145,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

ALL Suspension components corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2024 144,326 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 143,995 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 143,989 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 142,865 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 142,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 141,912 miles

surface corrosion across under body components

Fail 1 Jul 2021 141,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached split pin missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

surface corrosion across under body components

Fail 7 Sep 2017 141,847 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four tyres cuts and splits (4.1.D.1a)

Body has slight corrosion all over , inc suspension front and rear (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 141,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 139,422 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both rear tyres worn to 2-3mm

Pass 12 Sep 2007 135,957 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 131,000 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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G1 GMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G1 GMX, 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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G1 GMX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 March 1999.

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