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G903 EJB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,026 mi
Last recorded228,026 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG903 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 228,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion to metal fuel lines and brake lines

underside of vehicle heavily corroded but nothing excessive

Fail 27 Aug 2021 228,026 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

light corrosion to metal fuel lines and brake lines

underside of vehicle heavily corroded but nothing excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2016 226,282 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 223,351 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 222,553 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 219,291 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 219,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 210,060 miles

Off side and near side outer sill panels begining to rust

Pass 29 Jun 2011 209,004 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 203,785 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 203,785 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 197,218 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front tyre legal but wearing on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2009 197,218 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front tyre legal but wearing on edges

Pass 19 Aug 2008 186,618 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wiper smearing

offside front wiper smearing

Pass 27 Jul 2007 180,878 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s outer door sill corroded and weak

pedal rubbers worn

Pass 3 Jul 2006 166,578 miles

front brake pads low.

Pass 5 Jul 2005 144,708 miles

3 advisory notes issued at time of failure 04/07/2005

Fail 4 Jul 2005 144,708 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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G903 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 G903 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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G903 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 April 1999.

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