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G749 UAL

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,086 mi
Last recorded160,086 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG749 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 160,086 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 151,663 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 151,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension 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) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' on rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 144,864 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 144,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 138,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 134,598 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 134,577 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 129,886 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 122,987 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 119,414 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 119,414 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 116,924 miles

front pads look to be becoming low

Fail 26 Jul 2008 116,878 miles

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

front pads look to be becoming low

Pass 28 Jul 2007 113,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 109,406 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 104,600 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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G749 UAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 G749 UAL, 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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G749 UAL is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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