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G23 EMH

1999 Mazda 2

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests44 (35 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.5%

Mileage

43,740 mi
Last recorded43,740 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 EMH
MakeMazda
Model2
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

35 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 43,740 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 24 Jul 2025 42,689 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 42,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 36,293 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and rear innersills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 41,852 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 30,106 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 41,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 23,733 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 40,342 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 23,062 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,215 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,586 miles

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

Front and rear suspension component corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 38,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front and rear suspension component corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 21,807 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 38,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2019 38,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe pitted (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2019 20,143 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 37,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both steal pipes to rear flexibles corroded ok point of test (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 37,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both steal pipes to rear flexibles corroded ok point of test (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 18,582 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 36,990 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 34,485 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2016 34,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Apr 2016 15,590 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2016 15,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,206 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,691 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 31,188 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 31,188 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 11,338 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2014 11,338 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 30,337 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 9,217 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 30,065 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,019 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 29,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 28,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 27,436 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,321 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,480 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 22,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 18,800 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 18,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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G23 EMH is a 1999 Mazda 2 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 44 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.5%.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G23 EMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda 2 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G23 EMH registered?

G23 EMH is a 1999 Mazda 2, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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