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G439 SCG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

155,371 mi
Last recorded155,371 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG439 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 155,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SEALS N/S SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SEALS O/S SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 155,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SEALS N/S SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER SEALS O/S SHOWING SIGNS OF RUST (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 151,182 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 151,111 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 147,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 142,957 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes binding slightly

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 May 2015 142,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brakes binding slightly

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 132,156 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

crossion off side rear disc

near side front brake binding slightly

Fail 23 Apr 2014 132,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

crossion off side rear disc

near side front brake binding slightly

Pass 22 May 2013 121,750 miles

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

brake discs surfaces corroded

emits slight smoke from exhaust

front steering joints perishing dust covers

Pass 4 May 2011 120,921 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 120,909 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,076 miles

nearside rear wing mirror missing

offside outer sill rusty

slight gearbox oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2010 111,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear wing mirror missing

offside outer sill rusty

offside rear tyre worn low

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 103,551 miles

exhaust system rusty

gearbox oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2009 103,423 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

exhaust system rusty

gearbox oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2008 96,978 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 96,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2007 95,475 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 95,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 93,390 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 27 May 2006 93,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leak

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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G439 SCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G439 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.

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What year was G439 SCG registered?

G439 SCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1998.

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