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G404 YAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

186,209 mi
Last recorded186,209 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG404 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 186,209 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 178,438 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 178,438 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel arches lower at rear of sill panel rusted and holed allowing weather in

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 4 Apr 2016 178,391 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear wheel arches lower at rear of sill panel rusted and holed allowing weather in

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 26 Jun 2015 176,475 miles

both inner wheel arch panels holed body filler repairs and corrosion in sill areas close to the seatbelt percribed areas

Fail 25 Jun 2015 176,462 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both inner wheel arch panels holed body filler repairs and corrosion in sill areas close to the seatbelt percribed areas

Pass 13 Jun 2014 172,702 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 172,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 164,424 miles

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)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 161,548 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 161,548 miles

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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 161,270 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 161,270 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/r n/s/r n/s/f tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 160,058 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn low on inside edges

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 25 Feb 2009 160,058 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn low on inside edges

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 28 Feb 2008 149,240 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 149,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 138,863 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 132,836 miles

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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G404 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G404 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 G404 YAE registered?

G404 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 February 1999.

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