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G464 SCG

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,943 mi
Last recorded148,943 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG464 SCG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 148,943 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 148,773 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside, offside, rear and front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front, rear, nearside, offside, inner and outer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 148,685 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front, nearside, offside, upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 147,707 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 146,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 146,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 145,715 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated 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))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 146,408 miles

Nearside Outer Sill rusted

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

Pass 2 May 2018 146,092 miles

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

engine has a slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2018 146,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine has a slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 144,738 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 143,768 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 143,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 142,106 miles

all brake and suspension componants starting to corrode

Fail 16 May 2014 142,106 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

all brake and suspension componants starting to corrode

Pass 22 Apr 2013 141,661 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 141,446 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 139,949 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 139,275 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 139,275 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 138,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 136,724 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 136,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 133,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 131,069 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 131,069 miles

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

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

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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G464 SCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 G464 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 G464 SCG registered?

G464 SCG is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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