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G563 OKW

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,291 mi
Last recorded189,291 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG563 OKW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 189,291 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/r outer sill corroded but not holed.

n/s/r spring heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 180,760 miles

n/s/f sill corroded but not holed

o/s/f chassis corroded but not holed

Pass 23 Jul 2013 173,372 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

dampness around o/s/r brake caliper

n/s/f wing corroded/front of sill

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2013 173,369 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

dampness around o/s/r brake caliper

n/s/f wing corroded/front of sill

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 7 May 2011 171,693 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 171,693 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2010 166,443 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 165,827 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 164,796 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 162,188 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 158,685 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 158,685 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 154,529 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 154,501 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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G563 OKW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G563 OKW, 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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G563 OKW is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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