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G14 SYT

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,322 mi
Last recorded85,322 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG14 SYT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 85,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 80,918 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 76,814 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2023 76,810 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 71,235 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 71,235 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 66,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 66,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 63,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,708 miles

Offside Front Brake calliper damp and should be checked

Pass 26 Apr 2018 55,735 miles

both front tyres cracks inside wall

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 53,296 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 50,154 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 49,724 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside of vehicle and all pipe work including brakes heavily undersealed.

Pass 30 Apr 2014 47,965 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 47,965 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,529 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 45,358 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 45,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 42,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,194 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,268 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,335 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 33,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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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G14 SYT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 G14 SYT, 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 G14 SYT registered?

G14 SYT is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is G14 SYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G14 SYT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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