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G391 YAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,462 mi
Last recorded115,462 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG391 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 115,462 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 115,169 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 115,169 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 113,972 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 113,102 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 112,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 112,245 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 112,127 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 110,383 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 109,831 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 108,161 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 106,771 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 104,383 miles

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,962 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2013 95,703 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 94,201 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 94,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,942 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 91,091 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre split on inner sidewall not exposing cord

Pass 14 May 2008 87,570 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2007 84,763 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 84,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 81,991 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 81,991 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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G391 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 G391 YAE, 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 G391 YAE registered?

G391 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is G391 YAE safe to buy?

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