MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,571 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wheel stiffness to turn / slight brake bind
rear driveshafts run close to shocks
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front wheel stiffness to turn / slight brake bind
rear driveshafts run close to shocks
outer sills corroding
rubber bushes perishing
suspension components corroding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S outter sill corroded
all coil springs corroded
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
heavy surface rust on front and rear brake discs
n/s/r brake caliper damp with oil
rear tail box rusty
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
heavy surface rust on front and rear brake discs
n/s/r brake caliper damp with oil
rear tail box rusty
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G578 SCG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 G578 SCG, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G578 SCG registered?
G578 SCG is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 July 1999.
Is G578 SCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for G578 SCG 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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