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G971 LNP

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

193,275 mi
Last recorded193,275 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG971 LNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2018 193,275 miles

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

Floor excessively deteriorated N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated N/S AND O/S REARS (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated N/S AND O/S SILL BACKS (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated O/S AND N/S FRONTS (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDE REARS (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH SIDE REARS (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Jul 2017 193,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 189,042 miles

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

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

tyre cracking o/s/r

Fail 7 Jun 2016 189,040 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

tyre cracking o/s/r

Pass 22 Apr 2015 184,545 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting split.

Fail 17 Apr 2015 184,537 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

rear exhaust mounting split.

Pass 15 Mar 2014 178,426 miles

Centre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear and offside front tyres cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2014 178,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2013 174,217 miles

Battery warning light on dash

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 174,188 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery warning light on dash

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 170,490 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 167,175 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 163,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Fail 13 Mar 2010 163,323 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting splitting

Pass 21 Mar 2009 159,117 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 159,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2008 154,399 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 154,399 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil leak.

Pass 19 Mar 2007 149,667 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 149,667 miles

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

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 143,829 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 130,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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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G971 LNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G971 LNP, 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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G971 LNP is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 September 1999.

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