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G54 YAE

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

14,576 mi
Last recorded14,576 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG54 YAE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 14,576 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 147,576 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both rear tyres are starting to perish

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,658 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are starting to deteriorate

slight bind on rear offside brake

Fail 11 Apr 2014 146,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are starting to deteriorate

slight bind on front nearside brake

slight bind on rear offside brake

Pass 4 May 2013 146,203 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 146,203 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 145,462 miles

nearside door mirror missing

slight bind front nearside brake

Pass 15 Apr 2011 144,426 miles

nearside door mirror missing

slight bind front nearside brake

Fail 8 Apr 2011 144,424 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside door mirror missing

slight bind front nearside brake

Pass 7 Dec 2009 143,487 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 143,487 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 142,356 miles

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2008 142,356 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Pass 11 Sep 2008 142,348 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 141,554 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 138,434 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 138,399 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 124,534 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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G54 YAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G54 YAE, 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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G54 YAE is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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