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G706 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,877 mi
Last recorded201,877 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG706 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 201,877 miles

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 May 2026 201,877 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Outer wishbone. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 200,863 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 200,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 199,476 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 199,476 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 199,065 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 198,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 198,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 169,988 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 196,688 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 195,328 miles

rear discs worn

Fail 3 Aug 2013 195,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs worn

Pass 31 Jul 2012 194,482 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 181,582 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/r disc corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2011 181,582 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 173,476 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 173,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 159,340 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 159,340 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 150,419 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 150,419 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 144,678 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 134,866 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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G706 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G706 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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G706 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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