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G944 TGH

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

160,774 mi
Last recorded160,774 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG944 TGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 160,774 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 160,774 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 156,950 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 156,950 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 156,950 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 154,726 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 152,226 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 152,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 149,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 147,826 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 146,043 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 142,510 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 140,938 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 140,520 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished inner

Pass 10 Aug 2015 139,582 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 137,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 136,361 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 133,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 131,154 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 128,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 124,304 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 121,300 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Jul 2008 121,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 118,082 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 118,082 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine tapping.

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Slight engine oil leak.

Fail 4 Aug 2006 113,466 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 113,466 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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G944 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G944 TGH, 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 G944 TGH registered?

G944 TGH is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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