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GAS 528X

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

94,730 mi
Last recorded94,730 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAS 528X
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 94,730 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 94,698 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 94,689 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 94,544 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,005 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 94,001 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 93,069 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

air con condenser damaged

front suspension components corroded

front vehicle structure corroded

oily residue on engine

rear suspension components corroded

rear vehicle structure corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2018 93,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

air con condenser damaged

front suspension components corroded

front vehicle structure corroded

oily residue on engine

rear suspension components corroded

rear vehicle structure corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,195 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 89,188 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 73,650 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in it 185/60/14

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

steering slightly stiff

Fail 11 Nov 2016 73,650 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroding (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre has got a nail in it 185/60/14

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

steering slightly stiff

Pass 7 Nov 2015 61,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2015 61,640 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 60,644 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,530 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 60,530 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,852 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 48,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 47,351 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,871 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 42,871 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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GAS 528X is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GAS 528X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GAS 528X?

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What year was GAS 528X registered?

GAS 528X is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 June 1999.

Is GAS 528X safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAS 528X shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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