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G629 CLF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

183,294 mi
Last recorded183,294 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG629 CLF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 183,294 miles

Central Rear stop lamp

Fail 13 Oct 2017 183,219 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Central Rear stop lamp

Pass 7 Jul 2016 174,226 miles

n/s and o/s chassis damaged

Fail 25 Jun 2016 174,200 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage mud flap insecure (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s chassis damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 163,298 miles

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

n/s washer in/op

slight chassis rail damage

some corrosion on front and rear springs

Pass 5 Feb 2014 162,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid slightly low

o/s chassis slight hole

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2013 156,543 miles

n/s and o/s front top sus/ball joints rubber covers split

o/s chassis badley damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2011 149,145 miles

both front w/brg slightly noisey

o/s chassis rail damaged

Pass 3 Aug 2010 144,100 miles

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

n/s and o/s chassis rails some damage

Pass 17 Apr 2009 139,463 miles

both chassis rails damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2008 129,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 122,318 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 113,279 miles

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

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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G629 CLF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G629 CLF, 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 G629 CLF registered?

G629 CLF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 December 1998.

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