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G23 BEL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,108 mi
Last recorded49,108 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 BEL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 22 May 2019 49,108 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,854 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,667 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 47,999 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 46,460 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,973 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,796 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 40,627 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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G23 BEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G23 BEL, 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 G23 BEL registered?

G23 BEL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 May 1998.

Is G23 BEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G23 BEL shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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