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G724 KWO

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,154 mi
Last recorded172,154 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG724 KWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 172,154 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear Arches corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Tank surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2019 168,966 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 167,298 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 164,863 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 161,432 miles

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 5 Mar 2015 149,142 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2014 134,854 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake pipe slightly corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 24 Mar 2014 134,852 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

front brake pipe slightly corroded

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Oct 2012 132,557 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)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 132,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 132,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 2 May 2012 132,487 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 2 May 2012 132,487 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 May 2011 131,666 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

Pass 12 May 2010 128,154 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 128,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 May 2009 122,698 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear fog lamp pale in colour

Fail 8 May 2009 122,694 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear fog slightly pale

Pass 20 May 2008 111,269 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front postion lamps have slight blue tint

rear fog lamp starting to fade

Fail 19 May 2008 111,267 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front postion lamps have slight blue tint

rear fog lamp starting to fade

Pass 24 May 2007 99,217 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 99,217 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 May 2006 94,072 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 94,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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G724 KWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G724 KWO, 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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G724 KWO is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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