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G429 UAL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG429 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 118,692 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 118,500 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 118,500 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 118,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 117,986 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 117,596 miles

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

handbrake just met requirements

Pass 23 Mar 2021 117,337 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 116,954 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,138 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 116,138 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 115,277 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 114,367 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 113,333 miles

OIL LEAK!

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 113,333 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

OIL LEAK!

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 112,142 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 112,142 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 111,498 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 111,498 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 109,181 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 106,497 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 103,339 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 99,736 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 99,736 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 97,188 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 93,543 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 93,543 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 91,132 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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G429 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 G429 UAL, 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 G429 UAL registered?

G429 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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