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G926 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

157,567 mi
Last recorded157,567 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG926 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 157,567 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 157,558 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2017 145,748 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 May 2017 145,737 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2016 143,387 miles

o/s/r outer sill slightly weak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 143,387 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 141,233 miles

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Apr 2014 138,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 136,988 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 134,427 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 130,656 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 126,088 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 126,020 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 119,088 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 116,825 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 116,825 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 114,706 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 112,644 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 112,644 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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G926 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc 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 G926 TGH, 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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G926 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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