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G555 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,709 mi
Last recorded146,709 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG555 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 146,709 miles

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails damaaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 146,699 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 146,601 miles

ignition housing slightly loose

Fail 24 Jan 2022 146,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

ignition housing slightly loose

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 146,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2020 146,043 miles

Offside Front Outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2008 144,586 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 144,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2007 141,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 138,761 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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G555 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G555 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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What year was G555 TGH registered?

G555 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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