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G860 EJH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

234,762 mi
Last recorded234,762 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG860 EJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 234,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion under car

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 232,740 miles

General corrosion under car

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 226,962 miles

General corrosion under car

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 222,165 miles

Underside of vehicle has been under sealed from front to rear

Fail 14 Dec 2019 222,160 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all rusted underneath.

Pass 15 Dec 2018 217,811 miles

Oil level low oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 212,687 miles

Oil leak ()

engine oil low

Fail 6 Dec 2017 212,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

engine oil low

Pass 29 Nov 2016 208,235 miles

Offside Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 208,235 miles

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

Offside Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Nov 2015 205,397 miles

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 203,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 201,427 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2013 201,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 197,077 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2012 197,077 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 191,754 miles

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Dec 2011 191,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 183,959 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 183,959 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrossion near side rear lower sill

Fail 20 Nov 2010 183,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc rusted

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 156,142 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 143,239 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear lower suspension arms covered with oil unable to check if rear shockabsorbers possibly leaking recommend further investigation

Fail 5 Jun 2008 143,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 134,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside sills are slightly corroded at rear

Fail 7 Jun 2007 134,835 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear of sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2006 134,082 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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G860 EJH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 G860 EJH, 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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G860 EJH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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