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G292 UAL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,192 mi
Last recorded139,192 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG292 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 May 2017 139,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill, within 30cm on seat belt Anchorage (6.1.B.2)

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 BOTH sides (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyres in very poor condition and cracking

Nearside wing mirror missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All around (6.1.B.2)

vehicle is heavily under sealed making it difficult to inspect some items

Pass 24 Apr 2008 132,476 miles

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

vehicle heavily undersealed inspection limited

Pass 26 Apr 2007 130,155 miles

exhaust blowing slightly from joint

underseal under all of vehicle inspection limited

Pass 31 Mar 2006 127,013 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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G292 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G292 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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G292 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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