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G763 LNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,881 mi
Last recorded131,881 miles
Recorded on2 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG763 LNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2012 131,881 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 131,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 124,257 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

temp fog light fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2010 124,257 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

temp fog light fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2008 124,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 112,585 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 112,585 miles

Offside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Apr 2007 112,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

N/S FRONT TRACKROD END GAITERS CRAKING

O/S FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT GAITER CRACKING

Pass 4 Jan 2006 105,182 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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G763 LNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G763 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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G763 LNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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