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G991 BBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,904 mi
Last recorded207,904 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG991 BBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 207,904 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 207,903 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 205,894 miles

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

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked outside of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 205,894 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill marked with chalk (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak from radiator ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded going to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked outside of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 200,583 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 198,980 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 195,592 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body rail. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Body rail. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 192,260 miles

SUGGEST TO TREAT THE OUTER SILL BEFORE IT GETS HOLED DUE TO CORROSION

offside rear outer sill the underseal & paint is peeling away therefore the sill is corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2015 192,256 miles

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

SUGGEST TO TREAT THE OUTER SILL BEFORE IT GETS HOLED DUE TO CORROSION

offside rear outer sill the underseal & paint is peeling away therefore the sill is corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2014 87,682 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 183,886 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 183,880 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,495 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2012 78,490 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 173,541 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 171,214 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 176,130 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 141,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 126,918 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 126,918 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 105,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside track rod ends - gaiters deteriorated

Fail 5 Dec 2005 105,490 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G991 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G991 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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G991 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1999.

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