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G887 EJB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

180,933 mi
Last recorded180,933 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG887 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 180,933 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 176,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 171,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened affected by heat/blueing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 171,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

front and rear subframes and suspension components heavily corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2019 170,687 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 170,687 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Offside effort lags and not locking on roller brake test. (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 169,488 miles

HEAD LAMPS LAMPS ARE NOT A MATCHED PAIR .

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

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

VARIOUS SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PEISHED

Pass 6 Jul 2017 162,105 miles

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

floor corroded

oil leak

sills corroded

track rod end gaters split

Fail 6 Jul 2017 162,105 miles

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

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

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

floor corroded

oil leak

sills corroded

track rod end gaters split

Pass 30 Jun 2016 159,149 miles

FRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

HEAD LAMPS ARE NOT A MATCHED PAIR

OIL LEAKS

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

VARIOUS GAITERS ARE PERISHED

Fail 29 Jun 2016 159,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKES ARE BINDING SLIGHTLY

HEAD LAMPS ARE NOT A MATCHED PAIR

OIL LEAKS

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

VARIOUS GAITERS ARE PERISHED

Pass 24 Jun 2015 157,107 miles

Oil leak

head lamps are not a matched pair

various ball joint gaiters are perished

Fail 24 Jun 2015 157,106 miles

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

Oil leak

head lamps are not a matched pair

various ball joint gaiters are perished

Pass 1 Jul 2014 153,848 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid level is low

n/s front brake is binding slightly

n/s front lower ball joint gaiter is perished

o/s front wheel centre is missing

oil leak

one of the head lamps is a sealed beam unit and the aim of that lamp has to be checked on main beam while the other is checked on dip beam

Pass 11 Jun 2013 150,144 miles

Headlamp units different types.

NSF Brake binding on slightly.

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

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

Oil leak from engine and form gearbox.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radiator leaking slightly at top.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jun 2012 145,519 miles

Headlamp units different types

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

Nearside front brake binding-on slightly and outer pad wearing low

Offside of front screen sctatched

Offside outer sill cover at rear rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2012 145,518 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp units different types

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

Nearside front brake binding-on slightly and outer pad wearing low

Offside of front screen sctatched

Offside outer sill cover at rear rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2011 140,469 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 136,562 miles

Different type of headlamps fitted at time of test nearside is asealed beam but alignment acceptable

Exhaust catalyst heat sheild corroded

Gear shift lever feels "sloppy" loose in its housing ?

Handbrake lever travel high, close to limit

Nearside rear floor and cross member starting to rust slightly

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 13,194 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamps different in design ie. nearside sealed beam and offside is of modern design and beam patterns differ

Pass 15 Apr 2009 131,394 miles

Headlamps different in design ie. nearside sealed beam and offside is of modern design and beam patterns differ

Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,105 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 126,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 119,636 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 119,636 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 116,890 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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G887 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G887 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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G887 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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