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G511 SGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,810 mi
Last recorded119,810 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG511 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 119,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside sill slightly corodded

Fail 27 Jun 2016 119,810 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,436 miles

Corosion too off side outer sill

front and rear discs hae some corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2015 112,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corosion too off side outer sill

front and rear discs hae some corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2014 111,494 miles

All discs corroded

Centre stop inop

Slight corrosion too sills

Fail 21 Feb 2014 111,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

All discs corroded

Centre stop inop

Slight corrosion too sills

Pass 22 Nov 2011 109,809 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 106,171 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 106,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 103,103 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

damage and crack in offside lower corner of screen below dashboard level

feels like both rear brakes are starting to seize

Pass 29 Nov 2008 99,379 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 95,183 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 91,292 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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G511 SGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G511 SGN, 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 G511 SGN registered?

G511 SGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 1998.

Is G511 SGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for G511 SGN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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