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G556 ULG

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,953 mi
Last recorded191,953 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG556 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 191,953 miles

Front crossmember damaged

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 191,943 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front crossmember damaged

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 181,968 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Fail 12 May 2015 181,958 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

osr tyre cracking

Pass 30 May 2014 172,799 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 170,569 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2013 170,569 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2012 169,506 miles

near side sill at rear starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2011 167,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2010 165,859 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 165,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 163,208 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front and offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2008 163,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

nearside front and offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2006 147,487 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 147,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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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G556 ULG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,596cc 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 G556 ULG, 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 G556 ULG registered?

G556 ULG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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