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G738 LNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

204,496 mi
Last recorded204,496 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG738 LNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 204,496 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 204,286 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 198,087 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 198,030 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 195,396 miles

Both rear sills corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2009 195,394 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Both rear sills corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 188,244 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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G738 LNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G738 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 G738 LNP registered?

G738 LNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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