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G400 YBA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

83,301 mi
Last recorded83,301 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG400 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 83,301 miles

fuel cap seal perished

Pass 27 Sep 2024 83,195 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 82,974 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 82,800 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 82,466 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,321 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 81,603 miles

Front both front wings rusted at bottom

Front both sills at front rusted

Front o/s/f top wishbone rusted

Pass 20 Apr 2018 81,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 79,812 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 79,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 79,805 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 79,805 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 79,181 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 79,180 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 79,180 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 78,678 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 78,678 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,540 miles

Both front brakes binding

Pass 27 Jan 2010 71,656 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 71,651 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,784 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 56,708 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,063 miles

see test number 302914337152 †brake pads renewed on front nearside only

Fail 14 May 2007 55,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2006 81,051 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 May 2006 81,051 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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G400 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G400 YBA, 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 G400 YBA registered?

G400 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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