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G680 SGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,256 mi
Last recorded117,256 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG680 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 117,256 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 116,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 116,450 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 115,261 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 114,267 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 113,835 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 110,515 miles
Fail 29 May 2017 110,515 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 106,118 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,332 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 104,331 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,339 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 101,339 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 101,338 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,493 miles

parking brake almost at end of working travel

Fail 28 Jan 2008 86,397 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 66,745 miles

3 GEARBOX BELLHOUSING BOLTS MISSING

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 May 2006 51,653 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 51,653 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 49,776 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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G680 SGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 G680 SGN, 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 G680 SGN registered?

G680 SGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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