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G797 LNP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,692 mi
Last recorded138,692 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG797 LNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 138,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

slight bind on n/s front brake

Pass 19 Jul 2016 137,685 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 19 Jul 2016 137,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,888 miles

entire underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

front tyres worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 136,230 miles

slight oil leak

underside of vehicle is showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2012 135,606 miles

N/S/F Brake binding slightly.

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 134,720 miles

All componants under car corroded.

Battery insecure

N/S/F Brake binding slightly.

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 132,899 miles

centre exhaust corroded

chassis and underbody corroded throughout

Pass 2 Aug 2007 131,387 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

chassis and floor corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2007 131,387 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

chassis and floor corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 131,026 miles

entire underside of vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

oil leak

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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G797 LNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G797 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 G797 LNP registered?

G797 LNP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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