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G125 ULG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,975 mi
Last recorded133,975 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG125 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 133,975 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 133,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 116,913 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 113,006 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 113,006 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 107,621 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 103,693 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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G125 ULG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G125 ULG, 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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What year was G125 ULG registered?

G125 ULG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is G125 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G125 ULG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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