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G851 BBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

217,160 mi
Last recorded217,160 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG851 BBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 217,160 miles

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

slight oil leack

Pass 15 Jul 2014 216,173 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 207,813 miles

Both sills and underbody undersealed.

N/S/F windscreen has chip, less than 40mm across.

Oil leak

Towbar fitted, glove over ball and socket, not used.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 207,785 miles

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

slight corrosion at n/s rear sill

Pass 6 Jul 2012 180,816 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 180,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 162,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 160,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 156,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2008

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 134,164 miles

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

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

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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G851 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 G851 BBM, 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 G851 BBM registered?

G851 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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The MOT history for G851 BBM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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