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G279 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

199,720 mi
Last recorded199,720 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 199,720 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 199,720 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 193,366 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 193,309 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 193,309 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 193,181 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint locking device missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front crash bar corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2022 193,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint locking device missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front crash bar corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2020 193,094 miles

Front Cross member corroding

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 192,943 miles

Central Stop light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 192,943 miles

Central Stop light not working

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 192,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 190,989 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 185,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side mirror glass missing

near side of the body damaged from bumper to bumper

windscreen cracked inside teh swept area but not inside the drivers view of the road

Fail 15 Aug 2011 185,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

near side mirror glass missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side of the body damaged from bumper to bumper

windscreen cracked inside teh swept area but not inside the drivers view of the road

Fail 14 Jul 2011 185,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side mirror glass missing

windscreen cracked in th eswept area but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 16 Jul 2007 175,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 179,848 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 173,743 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake discs corroded

under side of vehicle corroded and very rusty

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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G279 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G279 TGH, 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 G279 TGH registered?

G279 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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