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G952 WGU

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,833 mi
Last recorded78,833 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG952 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 May 2011 78,833 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,988 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 75,669 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 145,530 miles

c/o emissions hovering around 3.0 to 3.5

near side sill has body filler in but seems solid,presenter of vehicle assures me it was to cover a dent,not corrosion

unable to determine true condition on underbody due to high amounts of underseal.

Fail 19 May 2008 145,528 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 132,233 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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G952 WGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G952 WGU, 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 G952 WGU registered?

G952 WGU is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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The MOT history for G952 WGU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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