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G987 BBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,438 mi
Last recorded77,438 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG987 BBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,438 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 76,300 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust protruding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2011 75,142 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 75,142 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 72,928 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 72,079 miles

Offside front top ball joint dust cover split.

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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G987 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 G987 BBM, 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 G987 BBM registered?

G987 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is G987 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G987 BBM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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