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G118 XTY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,367 mi
Last recorded138,367 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG118 XTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2011 138,367 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 138,361 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 131,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 119,685 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 104,018 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 150,964 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 146,924 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2006 146,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 144,088 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 144,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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G118 XTY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 86,993 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 G118 XTY, 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 28 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G118 XTY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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