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G19 DAF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,679 mi
Last recorded115,679 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 DAF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 115,679 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle under sealed.

Fail 27 May 2025 115,678 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle under sealed.

Pass 8 Mar 2024 114,699 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 113,593 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 113,574 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 113,507 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 112,542 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 111,301 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 110,372 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 109,088 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 105,080 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 105,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 100,247 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 100,244 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,724 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 89,277 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 89,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 88,584 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 88,584 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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G19 DAF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G19 DAF, 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 G19 DAF registered?

G19 DAF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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