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G249 WNJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

92,753 mi
Last recorded92,753 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG249 WNJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 92,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 89,436 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 89,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.79% co (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 84,003 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 83,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 82,367 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 81,055 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 81,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 79,200 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion n/s/r door sill area

corrosion to underside

o/s/r tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 19 May 2015 77,779 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2015 77,779 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2014 76,544 miles

Oil leak

intermitant fault with wiper/washer electrics ( worked at time of test )

Fail 20 May 2014 76,540 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

intermitant fault with wiper/washer electrics ( worked at time of test )

Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 75,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,977 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr outer sill corroded although not in a prescibed area advise repair

Fail 14 Aug 2012 72,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nsr outer sill corroded although not in a prescibed area advise repair

Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,681 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 70,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,632 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 67,740 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS AND BODY CORROSION

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,740 miles

GENERAL CHASSIS AND BODY CORROSION

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 65,278 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Aug 2008 65,270 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perished

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,643 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 62,643 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,517 miles

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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G249 WNJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G249 WNJ, 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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G249 WNJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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