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G720 SGN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,901 mi
Last recorded142,901 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG720 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 142,901 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 142,848 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 141,470 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 141,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 138,794 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 138,794 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,993 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

both headlight patterns poor

both rear and offside front tyre valves perished

corrosion to rear inner sills

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Pass 12 Sep 2016 134,942 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all front and rear wishbone bushes perished

Pass 26 Aug 2015 132,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 130,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion to nearside outer sill at rear

Pass 4 Sep 2013 128,584 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 123,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 117,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 112,406 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 106,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 100,713 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2008 100,684 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2007 95,330 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 90,097 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 87,092 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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G720 SGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 G720 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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G720 SGN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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