MOT Status
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119,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front wing lower sections corroding,both sides
underside painted with product
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth rubber (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
front wing lower sections corroding,both sides
underside painted with product
Front Lower wings corroded both sides
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
under side of vehicle covered in under seal
Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front lower wings corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal underside under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
hand brake requirements only just met
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front both n/s and o/s lower wings corroded
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive under trays/covers fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal under side covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Lower both n/s and o/s lower wings corroded
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower both n/s and o/s lower wings corroded
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis lightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted covering testable items
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under trays fitted covering testable items
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
underside and inner sills lightly corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G397 ULG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 G397 ULG, 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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G397 ULG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 November 1998.
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