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G224 BJO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

52,866 mi
Last recorded52,866 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG224 BJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 52,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 52,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underneath inc suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 52,426 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 51,161 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 50,877 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 50,017 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 49,685 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 49,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,949 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 48,675 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 48,670 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,639 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 172,618 miles

slight corossion to nearside and offside rear outer sills

Pass 25 Nov 2008 167,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 152,028 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 152,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 137,808 miles

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)

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN TO ABOUT 20%

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Nov 2006 137,808 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

rear brake pads worn to about 20%

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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G224 BJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G224 BJO, 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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G224 BJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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