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G510 YBA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,813 mi
Last recorded198,813 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG510 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 198,813 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Jan 2009 198,811 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 190,294 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 190,286 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Jan 2007 183,008 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 169,429 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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G510 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G510 YBA, 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 G510 YBA registered?

G510 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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