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G51 WKK

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,524 mi
Last recorded116,524 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG51 WKK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 116,524 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 113,187 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 111,276 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 107,831 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 101,643 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 99,952 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

slight corrosion starting on coil springs

Pass 18 Jul 2019 99,771 miles

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2018 99,623 miles

coil springs slightly corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded

slight perishing to front tyres

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2017 99,172 miles

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre cut and perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing unevenly

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear discs discoloured and slightly pitted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 99,168 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre cut and perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished and wearing unevenly

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear discs discoloured and slightly pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 98,746 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,017 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 96,007 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 94,180 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 92,997 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 90,932 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 888,883 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 85,642 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 83,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 80,536 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 79,712 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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G51 WKK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G51 WKK, 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 G51 WKK registered?

G51 WKK is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is G51 WKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for G51 WKK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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