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G198 VNX

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,946 mi
Last recorded245,946 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG198 VNX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 245,946 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Os ns (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 245,905 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Os ns (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 239,402 miles

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

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

Rear Lower OS ns suspension arm corroded

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 239,402 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower OS ns suspension arm corroded

Rear Sub frame corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2021 239,340 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2x places has been filled with bodyfiller (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear suspension arms corroded

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

Offside Rear suspension arms corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2020 235,268 miles

Font & rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 235,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Font & rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2.4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 235,223 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underneath components / sills / arches / floor / chassis

Pass 11 Jan 2017 231,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jan 2016 223,788 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 216,985 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 216,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 208,095 miles

Rear discs corroded

Slight binding on n/s front brake

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 197,130 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 197,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 189,799 miles

rear brake discs rusting

slight corrosion on front chassis

slight play in rear link rods

Fail 26 Jan 2012 189,799 miles

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

rear brake discs rusting

slight corrosion on front chassis

slight play in rear link rods

Pass 25 Mar 2011 186,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 184,387 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 182,406 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 182,393 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2008 180,687 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 179,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 175,091 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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G198 VNX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G198 VNX, 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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G198 VNX is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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