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G964 NVF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,421 mi
Last recorded86,421 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG964 NVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2023 86,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose wing corroding and becoming loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 86,415 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,380 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 86,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 88,376 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 86,349 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 86,251 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 86,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 85,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 79,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 71,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 64,112 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,763 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,456 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 54,962 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 51,486 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 51,484 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,947 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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G964 NVF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G964 NVF, 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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G964 NVF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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