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G628 YBA

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,023 mi
Last recorded100,023 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG628 YBA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2018 100,023 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Dec 2018 100,022 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2016 98,064 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 May 2015 95,052 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 123,405 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 123,403 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 123,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 122,876 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 122,847 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 121,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 119,106 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 110,686 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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G628 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G628 YBA, 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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G628 YBA is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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