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G339 PWR

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,111 mi
Last recorded160,111 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG339 PWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 160,111 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 159,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 159,533 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 159,533 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,976 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 157,847 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 157,840 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 157,226 miles

Coolant leak engine overheating fan not cutting in ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 156,168 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2016 155,058 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 154,941 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 154,842 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 154,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 150,860 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 142,025 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 137,068 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 131,720 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 126,964 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 123,431 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 123,431 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 118,243 miles

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

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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G339 PWR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G339 PWR, 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 G339 PWR registered?

G339 PWR is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is G339 PWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for G339 PWR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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