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G782 YTA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

19,450 mi
Last recorded19,450 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG782 YTA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 19,450 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 19,450 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 192,373 miles

Oil leak

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside front brake disc corroded but not weakened

nearside wing mirror missing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 192,365 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

nearside front brake disc corroded but not weakened

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 1 May 2013 190,306 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wing mirror missing

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Apr 2013 190,202 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside wing mirror missing

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 184,438 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs pitted on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wearing

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2011 176,226 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate

Fail 14 Apr 2011 176,226 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear no plate

Pass 23 Apr 2010 168,475 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 168,323 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 161,534 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside sill starting to corrode/

Pass 7 Apr 2008 155,221 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 153,370 miles

anti-slip rubber missing on clutch pedal

front tracking may require adjustment

Fail 31 Jul 2006 153,370 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

anti-slip rubber missing on clutch pedal

front tracking may require adjustment

Pass 3 Aug 2005 150,616 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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G782 YTA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 G782 YTA, 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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What year was G782 YTA registered?

G782 YTA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is G782 YTA safe to buy?

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