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G1 LCH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,367 mi
Last recorded53,367 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG1 LCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 53,367 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 53,264 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres slightly perished in tread and are 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,668 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 48,367 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 47,599 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,228 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 44,053 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearide rear outer sill corroded

Fail 31 May 2013 44,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearide rear outer sill corroded

nearside front tyre splitting on inside wall

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,831 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 33,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 27,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,908 miles

offside front tyre perished

Fail 25 Jun 2008 27,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Jul 2006 27,745 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 27,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 LCH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G1 LCH, 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 G1 LCH registered?

G1 LCH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 April 1999.

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