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G658 OKW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,993 mi
Last recorded167,993 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG658 OKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 167,993 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2019 167,992 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2018 167,985 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 167,256 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 163,844 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 160,436 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 160,435 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 157,311 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Jun 2009 153,827 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 148,313 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 40,878 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 40,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 119,050 miles

Odd headlamps fitted †Cat heat shield is loose †Tailpipe is cracked

Rear subframe is damaged †Near side chassis is damaged and split

Pass 5 Jul 2005 112,481 miles

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

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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G658 OKW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G658 OKW, 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 G658 OKW registered?

G658 OKW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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