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G862 EJB

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,679 mi
Last recorded148,679 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG862 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 148,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 134,386 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 134,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 131,568 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 131,568 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 184,757 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 184,757 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 184,034 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 1 May 2009 184,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 175,384 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 175,384 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 164,006 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 164,006 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

emissions failed to high

Pass 27 Mar 2006 161,010 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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G862 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G862 EJB, 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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G862 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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