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G47 LAX

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

200,563 mi
Last recorded200,563 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG47 LAX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 200,563 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill and offside side to corroded

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 197,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Suspension has been lowered

Pass 25 May 2019 192,102 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 191,303 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both inner sills corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2016 147,043 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear h/brake efficiency low

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides inner sill

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2015 146,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear window ripped and loose.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 146,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear window ripped and loose.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 145,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind on n/s/ rear

Pass 18 Apr 2011 142,318 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2011 142,315 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 110,067 miles

slight corrosion in nearside outer sill

slight exhaust blow

Pass 18 Feb 2009 136,074 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 133,064 miles

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

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

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

long pull park brake effort good locked on RBT

Fail 20 Feb 2008 133,063 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

long pull park brake effort good locked on RBT

Pass 23 Jan 2007 123,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 123,881 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 118,369 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 118,369 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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G47 LAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G47 LAX, 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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G47 LAX is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1999.

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