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G871 CLF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

253,994 mi
Last recorded253,994 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG871 CLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 253,994 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint slight leak from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen damage within swept area drivers side infront view of driver 6mm area (3.2 (a) (i))

filler detected in n/s outer and o/s outer sills at rear

Pass 12 Feb 2018 253,635 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 252,630 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged braided front flexy hoses damaged by rubbing on wheels at full lock (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 252,613 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear main brake pipe corroded (rear section ) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s front to flexy brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear cross-over brake pipe at main brake union rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose slightly damaged braided front flexy hoses damaged by rubbing on wheels at full lock (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 249,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inners (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R diff mounting bush corroded

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 236,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 236,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 207,206 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all tyres slightly perrished

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 206,874 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Can't gain full access to boot as full

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

Front sidelights are same as indicators, they go off when indicators are in use

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

Wing mirrors so small they're not providing much view to rear

n/s/f tyre cracked all round outer side-wall

n/s/f tyre worn away inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 179,221 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 166,681 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 166,681 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 161,874 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 160,071 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 160,071 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 157,058 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 157,056 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 151,926 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 147,825 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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G871 CLF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G871 CLF, 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 G871 CLF registered?

G871 CLF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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