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G389 VGG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,306 mi
Last recorded110,306 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG389 VGG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2011 110,306 miles

REAR OF SILLS BEEN FILLED

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

Fail 8 Apr 2011 110,258 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

IGN LAMP ON

REAR OF SILLS BEEN FILLED

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 106,121 miles

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat sheild loose

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2010 106,121 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat sheild loose

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 99,121 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 99,120 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 17 Dec 2007 97,161 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heatshield loose

front headlamps emit different beam patterns

Fail 29 Nov 2007 97,153 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heatshild loose

front headlamps emmit different beam patterns

Pass 24 Nov 2006 94,268 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 74,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G389 VGG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G389 VGG, 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 G389 VGG registered?

G389 VGG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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