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G251 WFG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,914 mi
Last recorded180,914 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG251 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 180,914 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 180,914 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 173,850 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 168,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

oil leak.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 168,215 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing low inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

oil leak.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 157,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

surface corrosion on both rear inner wheelarches

Pass 14 Mar 2014 138,406 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

clutch and brake pedal anti slip pads splitting

corrosion on offside door sill

nearside headlamp unit loose

Fail 13 Mar 2014 138,406 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

clutch and brake pedal anti slip pads splitting

corrosion on offside door sill

nearside front brake disc discoloured

nearside headlamp unit loose

Pass 19 Mar 2013 120,784 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 120,784 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 103,955 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,221 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 103,206 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,248 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 98,284 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 98,284 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 96,646 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 96,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 93,046 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 93,046 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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G251 WFG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G251 WFG, 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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G251 WFG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 June 1999.

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