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G430 SGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

172,920 mi
Last recorded172,920 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG430 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 172,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 May 2011 172,920 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2010 167,973 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 167,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 163,496 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 163,492 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2008 156,239 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 156,231 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 148,776 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 148,464 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 13 May 2006 141,878 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 141,878 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 141,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear fog lamp wiring porly done advise rerouting

Fail 1 Apr 2006 141,045 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G430 SGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G430 SGN, 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 G430 SGN registered?

G430 SGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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