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G25 TGJ

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

242,251 mi
Last recorded242,251 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 TGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 242,251 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front 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))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 241,399 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 239,996 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 239,996 miles

Front Hazard warning lamps not fitted (1.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 233,239 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 233,255 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (1.4.A.2b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

offside front brake hose is to long and is running close to wheel and suspention arm but not fouling, found under lock to lock check

Fail 20 Oct 2012 233,239 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ns mirror is missing

Pass 5 Mar 2011 231,627 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2010 223,424 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 May 2008 205,518 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 205,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 192,910 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 189,354 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 189,222 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 TGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 TGJ, 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 TGJ registered?

G25 TGJ is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1999.

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