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G725 WCD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

184,093 mi
Last recorded184,093 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG725 WCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2016 184,093 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 183,372 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 182,563 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 181,541 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension 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)

Nearside Upper Front suspension 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 180,819 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 179,721 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 178,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 177,098 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 175,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2008 175,945 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 174,163 miles

ADVISE A BETTER TYPE OF REAR FOG LAMP DASH TELL TALE IS FITTED

REAR FOG LAMP APPEARS TO BE OF A LOW WATTAGE OUTPUT,UNABLE TO KNOW IN BRIGHT DAYLIGHT HOW VISIBLE IT WOULD BE IN FOG.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 171,319 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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G725 WCD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 G725 WCD, 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 G725 WCD registered?

G725 WCD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is G725 WCD safe to buy?

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