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G43 FBL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

148,699 mi
Last recorded148,699 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG43 FBL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 148,699 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 148,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 148,305 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 148,223 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced undebody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills weak (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,021 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 147,927 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 147,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 147,639 miles

Offside Rear outer sil corroded.

Fail 6 Dec 2018 147,638 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sil corroded.

Fail 25 Aug 2018 147,633 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 147,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 147,489 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016 142,164 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 142,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 138,270 miles

lower ball joint and track rods end grease boots perished

rear brake pipes greased

rear sills heavily corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Oct 2013 136,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 136,730 miles

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perishing.

Pass 15 Feb 2013 135,423 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 135,422 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 132,360 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 130,337 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 130,291 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 125,351 miles

osf tyre perishing due to age.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 119,908 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 112,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 110,031 miles

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

rear exhaust has had temporary repair

Pass 7 Jun 2006 104,221 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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G43 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G43 FBL, 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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G43 FBL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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