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G585 FVW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

134,462 mi
Last recorded134,462 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG585 FVW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 134,462 miles

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2023 134,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front subframe and suspension arms corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2022 131,106 miles

All suspension arms corroded

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 131,105 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

All suspension arms corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 127,046 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 123,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 123,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also - Shocker shroud damaged/deteriorated and spring corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Shocker shroud damaged/deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (2011) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Also - Shocker shroud damaged/deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Shocker shroud damaged/deteriorated (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 120,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 116,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 111,839 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 108,240 miles

both outer sills corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing low 185/60/14

both floor to sills corroded

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 108,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both floor to sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

n/s rear tyre wearing low 185/60/14

Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,373 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 102,592 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 95,891 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,473 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 85,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 76,381 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 70,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,509 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 68,509 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 66,034 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,804 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 65,665 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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G585 FVW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 G585 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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What year was G585 FVW registered?

G585 FVW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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