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G297 HFS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,588 mi
Last recorded119,588 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 HFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 119,588 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 185,340 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 183,202 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 183,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 182,019 miles

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

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

OSR tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on all steering and suspension components

Pass 24 Sep 2014 178,300 miles

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Sep 2014 178,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

bad oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Aug 2014 178,091 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have splitts and rear exhaust box deteriorated and off side rear brake disc corrioded

Pass 3 Jul 2013 173,110 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

rear silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 172,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 165,505 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2012 165,487 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2011 155,600 miles

Advise offside rear service & parking brakes did not lock out on brake test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Sill step covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2011 155,600 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise offside rear service & parking brakes did not lock out on brake test

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Sill step covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2010 142,675 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 141,810 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 141,795 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 140,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 139,761 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 134,328 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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G297 HFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 G297 HFS, 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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G297 HFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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