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G936 YBA

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,098 mi
Last recorded144,098 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG936 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 144,098 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 144,092 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 144,073 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshapen on inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine miss fire, only just met emission requirements

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 20 Aug 2024 144,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly misshapen on inners (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine miss fire, only just met emission requirements

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 25 Apr 2023 144,017 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

freshly undersealed

Pass 7 Jan 2020 144,009 miles

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

brake peddle rubber worn

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,651 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 142,829 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 142,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills weak

Fail 27 May 2014 142,035 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chassis corroded

o/s and n/s outer sills weak

Pass 28 May 2012 141,516 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s outer sill corroded and weak

Fail 28 May 2012 141,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s outer sill corroded and weak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 140,407 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 139,083 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 139,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jun 2009 139,069 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2008 138,640 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 138,640 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 137,334 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 137,020 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 136,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

o/s front flitch metal brake pipe corroded

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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G936 YBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G936 YBA, 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 G936 YBA registered?

G936 YBA is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 August 1999.

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