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G122 XTY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

198,396 mi
Last recorded198,396 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG122 XTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 198,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 198,396 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Aug 2018 198,337 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at mount clips (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on calliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 195,837 miles

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

both headlamps - aim on upper limits

brake pipes undersealed

oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2017 195,823 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded - chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer and inner sill / floor corroded - chalked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

both headlamps - aim on upper limits

brake pipes undersealed

oil leak

undertray fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 195,349 miles

corrosion on all chassis rails & floors

corrosion on both outer sills

corrosion on both rear undersills

Pass 21 Aug 2015 194,426 miles

corrosion both front wishbones and suspension

corrosion both outer sills

corrosion n/s/r brake disc

corrosion on all chassis rails and cross members

corrosion on rear suspension and wishbones

Pass 9 Aug 2014 193,196 miles

corrosion on brake disc s

corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 24 Jun 2013 190,639 miles

corrosion on both rear brake discs

Pass 2 Aug 2012 188,375 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 183,035 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 177,281 miles

sills borderline

Pass 21 May 2009 172,572 miles

All Anti roll bar link bushes are perished

Brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Engine smokes when cold

Fuel pipes are heavily corroded

N/S/F tyre perishing on the sidewall

N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Under-side of body has some heavy surface corrosion

Fail 19 May 2009 172,572 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All Anti roll bar link bushes are perished

Brake pipes have some surface corrosion

Engine smokes when cold

Fuel pipes are heavily corroded

N/S/F tyre perishing on the sidewall

N/S/F tyre wearing on the inner edge

Under-side of body has some heavy surface corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2008 167,217 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 167,217 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 164,097 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 164,097 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 159,453 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G122 XTY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 G122 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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G122 XTY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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