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M488 GGC

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,867 mi
Last recorded93,867 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM488 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,867 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 89,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 88,658 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,674 miles

nsr sill corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 86,674 miles

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

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

nsr sill corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 82,802 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 81,408 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 79,038 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 78,915 miles

slight binding to off side rear brake.

slight imbalance to rear brakes.

Pass 7 Jul 2010 75,879 miles

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 5 Jul 2010 75,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Pass 10 Jul 2009 72,731 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 72,731 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 71,790 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,108 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 70,094 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 7 Jul 2006 61,518 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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M488 GGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M488 GGC, 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 M488 GGC registered?

M488 GGC is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 May 1999.

Is M488 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M488 GGC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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