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G456 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

228,385 mi
Last recorded228,385 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG456 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 228,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails showing previous welded repairs

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 228,385 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails showing previous welded repairs

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 222,855 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails showing previous welded repairs

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle tested in wet conditons

Fail 25 Jul 2014 222,855 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside and offside front and rear chassis rails showing previous welded repairs

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Vehicle tested in wet conditons

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 218,944 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 215,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 215,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 211,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front numberplate cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2011 211,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2010 206,610 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

under tray insecure

Pass 11 Oct 2008 202,704 miles

some corrosion on and near perscribed areas and weak in places

some oil leakage rear upper engine

Pass 25 Oct 2007 196,239 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 177,828 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 17,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

BOTH FRON T TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY ON INNER EDGES ..

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2005 164,968 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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G456 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G456 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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What year was G456 TGH registered?

G456 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 August 1999.

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