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G457 YAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,537 mi
Last recorded107,537 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG457 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 107,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 99,137 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 99,117 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 91,691 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 91,689 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Unable to check boot area

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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G457 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G457 YAE, 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 G457 YAE registered?

G457 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1999.

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