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G429 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

183,882 mi
Last recorded183,882 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 183,882 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 174,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 174,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2014 159,665 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 159,518 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 148,355 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 148,354 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 142,146 miles

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

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

offside rear disc inner face corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 142,146 miles

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

offside rear disc inner face corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 140,480 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 138,488 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2008 136,720 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 133,812 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 128,518 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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G429 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G429 TGH, 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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G429 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 August 1999.

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