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G93 YBU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,881 mi
Last recorded59,881 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG93 YBU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,881 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside upper ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 59,812 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside upper ball joint boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 59,771 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis channel hole/corrosion (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By front wishbone rear mounting chassis hole corroded.(marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis channel hole (marked), (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill floor corroded, (marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing Note wire hanging by exhaust. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread 2-3mm, 205/45 ZR16 83w (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 57,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Near joint of middle exhaust silencer starting to crack, And mounting bracket broken. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread 2-3mm 205/45 ZR 16 83w (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 56,107 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 56,008 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 116,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 May 2016 116,921 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 51,109 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 51,109 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 48,080 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 48,080 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 44,376 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 42,415 miles

all spring corroded

under side starting to corrode

Pass 28 May 2011 41,703 miles

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

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

all springs rusting

rear brakes pipes rusting

underbody rusting

Pass 12 May 2010 40,703 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 40,703 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 39,571 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 38,446 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 36,447 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,464 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 31,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G93 YBU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G93 YBU, 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 G93 YBU registered?

G93 YBU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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