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G424 SCG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,973 mi
Last recorded84,973 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG424 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 84,973 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2025 84,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 84,647 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 84,371 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 83,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 83,149 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 82,564 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 82,018 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 80,751 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 75,474 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 75,474 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 65,656 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,309 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 58,026 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 44,715 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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G424 SCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 G424 SCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G424 SCG registered?

G424 SCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is G424 SCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G424 SCG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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