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G422 YBA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

256,784 mi
Last recorded256,784 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG422 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 256,784 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis, front to rear

rubber bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Oct 2020 253,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to chassis, front to rear

Pass 5 Nov 2019 250,559 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 250,559 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf side light dim

Pass 23 Oct 2018 245,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf sidelight dim

Fail 16 Oct 2018 245,159 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf and osf inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis front to rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nsf sidelight dim

Pass 1 Nov 2017 240,262 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion osr chassis previous repair (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside of chassis and floor area (6.1.B.2)

nsf side light dim

Fail 21 Oct 2017 240,044 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion osr chassis previous repair (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion underside of chassis and floor area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nsf side light dim

Pass 8 Oct 2016 233,982 miles

slight corrsion to chassis and floor area

Pass 17 Oct 2015 225,165 miles

BOTH SIDE LIGHTS DIM

Offside Front MARKER LIGHT DIM

Offside Front TYRE VEAY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE

REAR LIGHTS HAVE A DARK TINT

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES ON OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 225,138 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR LIGHTS HAVE A DARK TINT

BOTH SIDE LIGHTS DIM

Offside Front MARKER LIGHT DIM

Offside Front TYRE VEAY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear VERY CLOSE ON INNER EDGE

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion BOTH SIDES ON OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 215,658 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

gear box seal slightly leaking

uneven tyre wear nsf

Pass 1 Nov 2013 210,066 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil pressure switch wire broken off sump plug.

Fail 25 Oct 2013 210,066 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil pressure switch wire broken off sump plug.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 203,724 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 196,028 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 193,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 188,711 miles

all rear metal brake pipes staring to corrode

o/s front chassis starting ti corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2009 88,711 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes staring to corrode

o/s front chassis starting ti corrode

Pass 31 Oct 2008 181,413 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 174,138 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 174,114 miles

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

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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G422 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G422 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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G422 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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