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G25 BGS

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,593 mi
Last recorded133,593 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 BGS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 133,593 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 125,156 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 125,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill inadequately repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 124,996 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 124,829 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 124,829 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 122,206 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 99,940 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 99,940 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 99,434 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 99,433 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 98,537 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 98,537 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 80,990 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 77,924 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,241 miles

center stop light inop

o/s & n/s rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2007 76,229 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

center stop light inop

o/s & n/s rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 28 Sep 2006 74,978 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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G25 BGS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G25 BGS, 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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What year was G25 BGS registered?

G25 BGS is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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