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G318 RRN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

234,166 mi
Last recorded234,166 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG318 RRN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 234,166 miles

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 216,589 miles

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 216,589 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 198,545 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 198,545 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 171,731 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 171,731 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 160,228 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2006 160,222 miles

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.

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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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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G318 RRN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 December 1998.

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