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G938 EJB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

227,980 mi
Last recorded227,980 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG938 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 227,980 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 222,789 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 222,719 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2012 215,759 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 205,563 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres outer wall surface cracked.

Pass 17 Feb 2011 196,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 190,748 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 175,259 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 160,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 150,494 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 150,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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G938 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G938 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G938 EJB registered?

G938 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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