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G990 BBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

179,708 mi
Last recorded179,708 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG990 BBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 179,708 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 178,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 178,386 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 177,261 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 176,452 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 174,887 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 174,886 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 174,019 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 172,371 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 169,670 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 166,008 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 165,414 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 159,781 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 154,567 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 152,509 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 152,509 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 150,791 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 149,401 miles

ns and os outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2009 147,787 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 144,127 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 139,096 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 139,083 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 130,608 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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G990 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 G990 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 G990 BBM registered?

G990 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1999.

Is G990 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G990 BBM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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