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G641 LNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

266,949 mi
Last recorded266,949 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG641 LNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 266,949 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to offside and nearside inner and outer sills

Pass 5 Sep 2024 256,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn and outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 250,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 248,112 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 246,393 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 245,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 244,834 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Offside Front tyre starting to crack between tread

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 May 2017 244,020 miles

All tyres on 3mm

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 May 2017 244,012 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

All tyres on 3mm

Offside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 243,098 miles

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

offside rear tyre 3mm

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Fail 26 Apr 2016 243,098 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre 3mm

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 1 May 2015 242,260 miles

front and rear tyres have slight cracks

front passangers and drivers foot well slighty corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2014 240,366 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 23,925 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 235,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 228,700 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 216,967 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 211,997 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 211,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 199,218 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 199,218 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 183,164 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 183,141 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G641 LNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G641 LNP, 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 G641 LNP registered?

G641 LNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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