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G995 BBM

1999 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

254,998 mi
Last recorded254,998 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG995 BBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 254,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 248,424 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 247,996 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 246,569 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 242,967 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 241,023 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 238,525 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 236,489 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 234,218 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 228,881 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 224,153 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 220,454 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 216,944 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 216,926 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 213,889 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 210,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 209,288 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 206,339 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 203,980 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 197,572 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 197,572 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 179,395 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 179,395 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside chassis leg is excessively corroded and requires repair

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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G995 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White 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 G995 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 G995 BBM registered?

G995 BBM is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 July 1999.

Is G995 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for G995 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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