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G133 YAE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

157,255 mi
Last recorded157,255 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG133 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 157,255 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of both sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 156,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 156,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In arch slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 154,951 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front steering rack gaiter starting to perish

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2018 154,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 152,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 149,650 miles

Front brakes binding a little

Front tyres worn low on inner stepped edge

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 May 2016 149,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brakes binding a little

Front tyres worn low on inner stepped edge

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 131,930 miles

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

advise rear discs badly pitted

Fail 24 Feb 2011 131,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

advise rear discs badly pitted

Fail 13 Apr 2010 120,667 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 120,667 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 114,634 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 97,900 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 97,837 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 84,973 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 84,973 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 74,898 miles

coolant leaking

spare tyre defective

Fail 31 Jan 2006 74,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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G133 YAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 G133 YAE, 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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G133 YAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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