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G237 UAL

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

236,231 mi
Last recorded236,231 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 236,231 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 26 Sep 2024 231,821 miles

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 231,786 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 227,431 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 225,860 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension and brake components have general age related corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2021 220,741 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to underneath of vehicle and front subframe

Pass 18 Sep 2020 217,458 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 214,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 210,084 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 210,068 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 206,152 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2017 206,152 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2016 203,425 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 23 Sep 2016 203,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2015 199,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 195,539 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2013 192,735 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 185,865 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2012 185,860 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 173,761 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 159,852 miles

front brake pads low + o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded + slight corrosion on n/s/r sill

Pass 8 Sep 2009 144,832 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 129,697 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 116,332 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 116,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 115,529 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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G237 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G237 UAL, 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 G237 UAL registered?

G237 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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