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G774 RRN

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

234,857 mi
Last recorded234,857 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG774 RRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2025 234,857 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 234,505 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 233,658 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 231,845 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 231,621 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Light corrosion to underside.

Pass 16 Dec 2020 230,162 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 229,742 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 229,216 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 228,920 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 228,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 228,424 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 227,902 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 226,910 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 226,907 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 225,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 222,437 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 212,648 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 211,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 211,922 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 208,938 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 202,032 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 201,233 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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G774 RRN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G774 RRN, 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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G774 RRN is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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