MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Light corrosion to underside
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)
Oil leak ()
Surface corrosion on subframe
Wipers smear slightly
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Oil leak ()
Surface corrosion on subframe
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Wipers smear slightly
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G417 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 G417 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 G417 YBA registered?
G417 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 June 1998.
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