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G295 YBA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,282 mi
Last recorded118,282 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG295 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 118,282 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension bushes perished but no excesive play

Pass 13 Aug 2020 117,748 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 114,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 112,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

power steering rack pamp

Pass 3 Jun 2017 111,686 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 110,112 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 May 2016 110,112 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outersill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,901 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 102,121 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 99,936 miles

Both front tyres worn bald on inside edges.

Pass 26 May 2011 94,054 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 94,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 94,013 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 94,013 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 78,959 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 75,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 197,976 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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G295 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 G295 YBA, 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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G295 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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