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G535 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

215,880 mi
Last recorded215,880 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG535 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 215,880 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

ignition lock missing

Pass 20 Sep 2018 198,252 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2016 156,844 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 156,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm lower shock absorber mounting bracket corroded (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail area as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 147,766 miles

front suspension components corroded

hazard switch loose in dash board

nearside front wishbone corroded near shock absorber mount

offside front chassis corroded

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2015 147,766 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone corroded - at shock absorber mount (2.4.G.1)

front suspension components corroded

hazard switch loose in dash board

nearside front wishbone corroded near shock absorber mount

offside front chassis corroded

oil leak

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2014 145,331 miles

Oil leak

both rear upper and lower wishbones corroded

front bumper support corroded

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

offside rear brake back pl;ate corroded & holed

Fail 25 Nov 2014 145,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear upper and lower wishbones corroded

front bumper support corroded

nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

offside rear brake back pl;ate corroded & holed

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2013 143,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 29 Nov 2013 143,224 miles

Oil leak

nearside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Nov 2012 141,174 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 138,662 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 138,624 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front and rear suspension units very rusty

offside rear brake backplate corroded and holed

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 133,796 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 133,721 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 130,361 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 130,350 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 124,041 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 124,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 119,524 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 119,506 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 113,916 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 113,897 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 103,247 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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G535 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 G535 TGH, 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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G535 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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