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G279 UAL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,110 mi
Last recorded217,110 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG279 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 217,110 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2018 217,906 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2016 212,613 miles

advise brake pipes greased

Pass 6 May 2015 206,951 miles

slight play in osf top strut mount

Fail 1 May 2015 206,951 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight play in osf top strut mount

Pass 27 May 2014 203,015 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 198,661 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn thin

nearside wing corroded

oil on engine and gearbox

surface corrossion on outer sills

suspension arm bushes deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 196,202 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 182,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2011 182,272 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 175,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 168,659 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 May 2009 168,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 160,248 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front and rear suspension arms rusty

off side front wheel has a slight bind

surface corrosion on both rear sill ends

Pass 15 May 2007 145,387 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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G279 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 G279 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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G279 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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