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G929 BBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

248,700 mi
Last recorded248,700 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG929 BBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 248,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 247,374 miles

Front brake pads 60% worn

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front shock ram gaiters deteriorated

Center stop light not working

Electric windows not working

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Passenger internal door handle loose

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 247,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front shock ram gaiters deteriorated

Center stop light not working

Electric windows not working

Front brake pads 60% worn

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Passenger internal door handle loose

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 245,631 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front shock gaiters deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger interior door handle insecure

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Suspension components rusty

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 245,631 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Both front shock gaiters deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn on inside edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Passenger interior door handle insecure

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Suspension components rusty

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 242,463 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak above gearbox

Fail 12 Oct 2011 242,463 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside mirror damaged

oil leak above gearbox

Pass 11 Oct 2010 236,070 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 236,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 223,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 223,616 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 208,893 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2008 208,893 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2007 188,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 158,368 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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G929 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G929 BBM, 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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G929 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 April 1999.

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