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G462 UAL

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

196,464 mi
Last recorded196,464 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG462 UAL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 196,464 miles

surface corrosion under the vehicle body & suspension parts

Pass 13 Aug 2020 194,570 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2020 194,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2016 190,989 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 180,979 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 171,228 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2012 160,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 152,275 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 155,186 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 152,243 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 152,214 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 152,137 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 152,081 miles

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

Centre Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both fronts wheels binding

chassis slightly damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2006 138,210 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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G462 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G462 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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G462 UAL is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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