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G489 FVW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,421 mi
Last recorded220,421 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG489 FVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 220,421 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 220,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 210,992 miles

brake discs corroded

play in front anti roll bar bushes

repair to o/s/f floor pan

Fail 3 May 2013 210,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

several areas of corrosion under car

Pass 4 May 2012 174,415 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to N/S sill area

Front and rear suspension have surface corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle has patches of corrosion

Fail 1 May 2012 174,335 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Corrosion to N/S sill area

Front and rear suspension have surface corrosion

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Underside of vehicle has patches of corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2011 165,731 miles

offside and nearside chassis members damaged/distorted.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 165,731 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

offside and nearside chassis members damaged/distorted.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 158,137 miles

brake pipes to offside front and nearside front brake hoses corroded:- keep in check.

Pass 29 Apr 2009 147,195 miles

front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Fail 29 Apr 2009 147,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front to rear brake pipe corroding.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 134,578 miles

brake fluid level slightly low.

minor damage to offside and nearside chassis members.

nearside front brake reading fluctuating.

nearside parking brake effort slightly low.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 121,202 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion evident on n/s/r outersill not considered excessive

n/s washer leaking under bonnet

o/s and n/s t.r.e dust covers split

Pass 4 May 2006 110,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s track rod ends dust covers split

rear brake discs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 4 May 2006 110,163 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s track rod ends dust covers split

rear brake discs rusty

rear coil springs rusty

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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G489 FVW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 G489 FVW, 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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G489 FVW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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