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G809 YBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,278 mi
Last recorded192,278 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG809 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 192,278 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 185,578 miles

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

Some scratching to screen N/S not seriously affecting view to rear

Fail 19 Nov 2016 185,564 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak water pump ()

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

Some scratching to screen N/S not seriously affecting view to rear

Pass 30 Oct 2014 185,552 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 185,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 172,982 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 172,981 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 161,882 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear brake disks are slightly pitted

n/s/f, tyre is starting to perish

underside is starting to corrode

Fail 22 Aug 2011 161,655 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear brake disks are slightly pitted

n/s/f, tyre is starting to perish

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 23 Aug 2010 156,809 miles

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

underside is starting to corrode

Fail 16 Aug 2010 156,716 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 17 Aug 2009 152,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 147,381 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Fail 2 Sep 2008 147,254 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2007 140,076 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 131,987 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 131,961 miles

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

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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G809 YBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 G809 YBA, 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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G809 YBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 May 1999.

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