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G425 YAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,801 mi
Last recorded131,801 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG425 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 131,801 miles

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Rear sill corroding.

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All four deteriorating. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 126,033 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 124,666 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 124,007 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 123,176 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 120,870 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 117,859 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 117,859 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,207 miles

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

n/s/r handbrake effort slightly low

Pass 27 Mar 2010 114,865 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2009 112,242 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 112,242 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 110,627 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 110,627 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 115,711 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 97,346 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 97,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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G425 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G425 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 G425 YAE registered?

G425 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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