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G462 YAE

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,110 mi
Last recorded139,110 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG462 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 139,110 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 138,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 137,984 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 137,360 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 137,008 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 136,992 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 136,814 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 136,769 miles

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

both outer sills and rear inner wings corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2019 136,769 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both outer sills and rear inner wings corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2018 136,180 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear outer sills and inner arches corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

inner sills,floors and chassis corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 134,846 miles

slight corrosion to front floors, rear inner wings and rear inner sills

Pass 25 Aug 2016 133,365 miles

front tyres inner edges wearing

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2015 129,400 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 126,155 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 123,130 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

inner and outer sills,front chassis legs and suspension componants slightly corroded

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 3 May 2013 123,130 miles

Oil leak

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

inner and outer sills,front chassis legs and suspension componants slightly corroded

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 25 May 2012 120,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

chassis corroded

inner and outer sills and nearside rear wing corroded

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 23 May 2011 114,498 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 114,498 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2010 108,476 miles

chassis and sills corroded

front and rear suspension componants corroded

slight damage to nearside rear outer sidewall

Pass 12 May 2009 105,523 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 104,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 101,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 97,260 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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G462 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 G462 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 G462 YAE registered?

G462 YAE is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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