MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside rear wing mirror missing
offside outer sill rusty
slight gearbox oil leak
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
exhaust system rusty
gearbox oil leak
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
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
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil leak
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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G439 SCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1998.
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