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G596 YRJ

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,600 mi
Last recorded156,600 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 YRJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 156,600 miles

Oil leak

underbody covered in cobwebs

Pass 7 Jan 2009 157,435 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 157,245 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 157,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 155,626 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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G596 YRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G596 YRJ, 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 G596 YRJ registered?

G596 YRJ is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is G596 YRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G596 YRJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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