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G262 GVN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,059 mi
Last recorded163,059 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG262 GVN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 163,059 miles

Oil leak

bellhousing bolt loose.

front chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2013 162,938 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

bellhousing bolt loose.

front chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 154,298 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 154,298 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 142,717 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 142,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 133,483 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2008 117,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 105,194 miles

slight handbrake travel

slight movement in steering

Pass 30 May 2006 97,035 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 97,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G262 GVN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G262 GVN, 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 G262 GVN registered?

G262 GVN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 1998.

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