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G538 HFS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,258 mi
Last recorded166,258 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG538 HFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2011 166,258 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 166,258 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jul 2010 154,679 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 154,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 140,095 miles

under vehical in general poor condition

undertray fitted limiting inspection

Pass 3 Jun 2008 130,957 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 130,956 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 129,107 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 120,284 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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G538 HFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 G538 HFS, 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 G538 HFS registered?

G538 HFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 1998.

Is G538 HFS safe to buy?

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