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G456 SGN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,637 mi
Last recorded151,637 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG456 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 151,637 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 151,436 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 149,657 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 144,592 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 137,967 miles

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Fail 11 Apr 2014 137,691 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint dust covers starting to perish

Pass 15 Apr 2013 133,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 130,941 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 130,941 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 130,055 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

steering wheel has cracks

Pass 10 Apr 2010 128,737 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 126,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 124,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 122,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 120,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006

n/s/rear tyre slight wear on edge

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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G456 SGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 G456 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 G456 SGN registered?

G456 SGN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 April 1999.

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