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G388 TTV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG388 TTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 140,370 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 140,351 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2015 140,340 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

all four anti roll bar bushed are deteriorated

fuel lines corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2014 140,016 miles

Corrosion on various underside suspension components

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Slight corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 9 Nov 2013 139,954 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 139,953 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 124,580 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 124,573 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 161,537 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 161,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 156,484 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 142,902 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 139,469 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 139,469 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

strong smell of fuel to engine area †corrosion to under body / brake pipes and fuel lines †oil leak to engine area †scratches to windscreen †suspenion boots and bushes perished and cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2006 138,492 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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G388 TTV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G388 TTV, 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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G388 TTV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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