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G438 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

195,516 mi
Last recorded195,516 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG438 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 195,516 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 193,438 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 193,438 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 192,513 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 191,196 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 189,462 miles

Nearside rear parking brake low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear side bumper light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2018 189,462 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear side bumper light not working

Pass 1 Nov 2017 187,264 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bothside (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Oct 2016 185,938 miles

Both fan belt deteriorated

Nearside wipper tip split

Pass 14 Nov 2015 183,398 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front brake disc slight worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 180,931 miles

Engine oil level very low

Coolant level very low

Nearside number plated light slightly dim

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake slight low

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

all tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 178,236 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake low

Fail 28 Aug 2013 178,236 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear 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 parking brake low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 170,875 miles

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

both front tyres worn at inner edges

exhaust rusty and patched

lsd axle tapley brake test

nail noted in r/n/s tyre unrepairable if punctured

oil leak

water pipes poor

Fail 18 Sep 2012 170,875 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn at inner edges

exhaust rusty and patched

lsd axle tapley brake test

nail noted in r/n/s tyre unrepairable if punctured

oil leak

water pipes poor

Pass 20 Sep 2011 162,271 miles

LSD axle tapley brake test

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

exhaust very rusty and blowing at centre

ignition switch appears faulty

nail noted in r/n/s inner wall (unrepairable and sticking out !)

oil leak

water leak possible ?

Pass 23 Aug 2010 155,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 155,221 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 148,214 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2009 148,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 142,302 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 135,292 miles

o/s/r parking brake low effort

Fail 23 Aug 2007 135,290 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 130,385 miles

issued fail 791376736229

Fail 24 Aug 2006 130,384 miles

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

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

r/n/s tyre 80% worn and perished

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY BADLY PERISHED AND WORN

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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G438 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G438 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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G438 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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