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G288 UAL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

206,057 mi
Last recorded206,057 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG288 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 206,057 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion to o/s/r

Pass 16 Aug 2017 205,312 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

surface corrosion to o/s/r

Fail 23 Dec 2016 205,217 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 204,427 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 200,419 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 189,276 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 189,241 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 178,029 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 178,021 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 166,897 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 152,200 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 132,666 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 119,648 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 117,417 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 112,461 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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G288 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 80%.

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 G288 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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G288 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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