MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,166 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All underbody starting to corrode
Anti roll bars corroded all round
Both outer sills starting to blister
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Damage to offside wing
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside floor damage
Oil leak
Vehicle has slight missfire
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
All brake pipes starting to corrode
Both rear shockers slightly corroded
Both sills slightly blistered
Both track rod end bushes slightl split
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front tyre starting to wear
Offside front indicator lense cracked slightly
Offside front wing damaged
Oil leak
Powersteering leak
Slight freeplay in offside rack arm
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
All brake pipes starting to corrode
Both rear shockers slightly corroded
Both sills slightly blistered
Both track rod end bushes slightl split
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fuel pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front tyre starting to wear
Offside front indicator lense cracked slightly
Offside front wing damaged
Oil leak
Powersteering leak
Slight freeplay in offside rack arm
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G318 RRN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G318 RRN, 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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What year was G318 RRN registered?
G318 RRN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 December 1998.
Is G318 RRN safe to buy?
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