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G410 EJB

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

279,643 mi
Last recorded279,643 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG410 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 279,643 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To the rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 274,855 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of age

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

Offside Front tyre showing signs of age

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded nearside+offside (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2014 265,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 259,108 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 246,396 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 230,667 miles

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

rear brake disc o/s swept area reduced by corrosion

Fail 12 Oct 2010 215,632 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 215,632 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 197,440 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 188,728 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 170,624 miles

blow from front exhaust

front pads geting low

Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,821 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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G410 EJB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G410 EJB, 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 G410 EJB registered?

G410 EJB is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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