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G263 PWU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,743 mi
Last recorded198,743 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG263 PWU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 198,743 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 19,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 169,248 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 169,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 167,473 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 158,306 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 158,304 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

cracking in side walls

Pass 31 Jan 2008 137,452 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 122,556 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 122,556 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 119,894 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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G263 PWU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G263 PWU, 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 G263 PWU registered?

G263 PWU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 July 1999.

Is G263 PWU safe to buy?

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