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G248 BJO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,413 mi
Last recorded143,413 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG248 BJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 143,413 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 142,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 141,894 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 141,605 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 141,575 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 140,383 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 140,374 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 138,292 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 136,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 135,969 miles

o/s/r inner and out sill corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 135,011 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 133,802 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 119,133 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 114,431 miles

both underside chassis rails dented

car idle speed erratic

off side rear outer sill corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2014 114,431 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both underside chassis rails dented

car idle speed erratic

off side rear outer sill corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2013 109,356 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 104,770 miles

front brake pads getting low

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 100,369 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 100,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 94,112 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 89,314 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 87,241 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,949 miles

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

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

corrosion all under vehicle

corrosion to all coil springs

slight oil leak

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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G248 BJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 G248 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G248 BJO registered?

G248 BJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is G248 BJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for G248 BJO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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