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G861 EJH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,936 mi
Last recorded191,936 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG861 EJH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 191,936 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber - leaking

oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2025 183,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 171,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 162,424 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 157,378 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 157,348 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside handbrake performance low

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 156,893 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 May 2018 156,893 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 156,406 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 155,721 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 154,868 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 154,584 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 154,584 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 153,610 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 152,544 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 151,023 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 148,811 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 139,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 138,904 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 138,797 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 136,131 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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G861 EJH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G861 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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What year was G861 EJH registered?

G861 EJH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1999.

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