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G942 EJB

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,559 mi
Last recorded178,559 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG942 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 178,559 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 169,372 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 169,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 167,954 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 167,953 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 150,173 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 129,272 miles

both front chassis legs corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 129,231 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2012 129,231 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2011 128,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

SIgns of wear front and rear discs

Pass 27 Aug 2010 128,301 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2009 126,911 miles

All front ball joint boots perish cracked

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight front brake inbalance

Pass 2 Aug 2008 124,433 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Serface corrosion front subframe

Pass 17 Aug 2007 122,179 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 117,695 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 117,590 miles

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

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

rear fog lamp faded , advise attension.

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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G942 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G942 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.

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What year was G942 EJB registered?

G942 EJB is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 May 1999.

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