MOT Status
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167,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Valve stem slightly damaged O/S/F & O/S/R (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre perishing
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front & rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened handbrake poor also this side (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Slight leak of gases from rear exhaust box.
Slight leak of gases from rear exhaust box.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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G255 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 G255 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 G255 UAL registered?
G255 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 April 1998.
Is G255 UAL safe to buy?
The MOT history for G255 UAL shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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