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G981 NVF

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

184,552 mi
Last recorded184,552 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG981 NVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2018 184,552 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 19 Mar 2014 183,938 miles

Body work in poor condition, with rust in places

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2014 183,938 miles

Body work in poor condition, with rust in places

Underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 23 Nov 2012 183,928 miles

BRAKE DISCS WORN / PITTED

EXHURST SLIGHT BLOW / VERY RUSTY

HEAD LIGHT PATTENS POOR

SUSPENSION RUBBERS WORN / SPLIT

UNDERSIDE OF CAR VERY RUSTY

Pass 16 Apr 2010 180,514 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s rear disce rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2009 169,440 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 169,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 153,410 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front head lamp beam patterns faded slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion on both sides front chassie

Fail 2 Feb 2008 153,164 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front head lamp beam patterns faded slightly

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion on both sides front chassie

Pass 13 Feb 2007 140,660 miles

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

sheild fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2007 140,660 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

sheilds fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2006 126,247 miles

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

all four road springs rusty

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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G981 NVF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G981 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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G981 NVF is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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