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G528 BJO

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,455 mi
Last recorded77,455 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG528 BJO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,455 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 77,455 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,391 miles

Corrosion to both sills

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Front wiper blades split

Offside indicators flashing slightly fast

Offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 4 Mar 2011 77,391 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion to both sills

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Front wiper blades split

Offside indicators flashing slightly fast

Offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,964 miles

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Nearside front tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Offside rear light lens cracked

Slight corrosion to both sills

Fail 26 Feb 2010 74,964 miles

Offside rear light lens cracked

Slight corrosion to both sills

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

Front and rear discs slightly pitted on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,410 miles

Rear pads close to limit

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,365 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 64,769 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,708 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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G528 BJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G528 BJO, 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 G528 BJO registered?

G528 BJO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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