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G327 SCG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,805 mi
Last recorded132,805 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG327 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 132,805 miles

ALL 4 TYRES ARE STRETCHED ON TO RIMS

Offside HEAD LIGHT DIM

Pass 6 Jul 2016 132,518 miles

All four tyres are stretched

Pass 24 Jun 2015 130,309 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 126,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 126,299 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 111,468 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 93,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 85,710 miles

engine and gerbox have oil on ,possible leak

front under tray is broken and loose

Fail 4 Apr 2011 85,595 miles

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

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

engine and gerbox have oil on ,possible leak

front under tray is broken and loose

noise on the road from the rear end of the car possibly from wheel bearing or diff

o/s hand brake cable has colapsed and the caliper lever is locked on

rear brake pads are worn unevenly

Pass 8 Apr 2010 81,534 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2010 81,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

unable to see all pads

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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G327 SCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G327 SCG, 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 G327 SCG registered?

G327 SCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is G327 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G327 SCG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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