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G5 BMV

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,588 mi
Last recorded127,588 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 BMV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 127,588 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor is corroded/holed , not within any prescribed areas

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2023 127,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by upper suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front floor is corroded/holed , not within any prescribed areas

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all upper and lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2016 127,565 miles

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 127,390 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 127,381 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 126,609 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 122,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre in old/poor condition

Pass 30 Jul 2013 122,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

osr tyre in old/poor condition

Fail 2 Aug 2012 111,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 111,530 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 94,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 94,670 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 94,670 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 90,101 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 87,687 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 81,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 76,494 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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G5 BMV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G5 BMV, 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 G5 BMV registered?

G5 BMV is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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