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G381 WFG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,647 mi
Last recorded173,647 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG381 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 173,647 miles

Corrosion to offside front bulk head at brake servo mounting areas.

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe at 3 way junction block.

Engine appears to be leaking oil.

Fuel cap sealing washer is cracking. Nearing limits

Nearside Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Rear window is missing.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 173,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion to offside front bulk head at brake servo mounting areas.

Corrosion to offside rear brake pipe at 3 way junction block.

Engine appears to be leaking oil.

Fuel cap sealing washer is cracking. Nearing limits

Nearside Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Rear window is missing.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 165,978 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 158,712 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 158,579 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 151,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 141,644 miles

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to the outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre shows evidence of being run low on pressure on the inner sidewall for quite some time.

Offside front A post (front door pillar)coroded.

Fail 27 Oct 2008 141,562 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre has minor damage to the outer sidewall.

Nearside rear tyre shows evidence of being run low on pressure on the inner sidewall for quite some time.

Offside front A post (front door pillar)coroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2007 130,262 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front number plate water damaged

near side front brake disc scored

near side front brake starting to blind

off side front tyre perished

Pass 14 Nov 2006 121,892 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2006 121,892 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 118,699 miles

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

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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G381 WFG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G381 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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G381 WFG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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