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G399 WFG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,250 mi
Last recorded218,250 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG399 WFG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 218,250 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 197,546 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 182,278 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 178,614 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 9 Aug 2011 178,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 176,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front floor pan is corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2010 176,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

offside front floor pan is corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 169,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing outer shoulders

Pass 5 Jun 2009 169,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front tyres wearing outer shoulders

Pass 3 Apr 2008 158,838 miles

n/s/r brake caliper and o/s/r spring unit are used units.

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit.

o/sf/and n/s/f track rod end boots split.

Fail 21 Feb 2008 158,812 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre very close to legal limit.

o/s/f and n/s/f track rod end boots split.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 157,221 miles

front and rear brake pads quite low.

n/s/r tyre tread low and cut in inner wall.

o/s/f brake hose deteriorating.

rear brake discs corroding.

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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G399 WFG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue 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 G399 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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What year was G399 WFG registered?

G399 WFG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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