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G155 XTY

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,023 mi
Last recorded187,023 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG155 XTY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 187,023 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 187,023 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 182,250 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 182,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s h/lamp cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2009 176,467 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 175,364 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 168,710 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 163,482 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 152,363 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 150,614 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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G155 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 G155 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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G155 XTY is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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