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G708 OKW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG708 OKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2012

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Indicator tell tale missing (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

main beam tale tell light missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 253,601 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2011 252,373 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

corrosion to both rear outer sills

Pass 16 Jul 2010 242,546 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 242,125 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 227,026 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 210,799 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 210,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 190,240 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 175,590 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 175,590 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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G708 OKW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G708 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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G708 OKW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 May 1999.

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