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G7 ODN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

161,601 mi
Last recorded161,601 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG7 ODN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 161,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2025 160,321 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle & suspension

Pass 27 Jun 2024 159,064 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 159,064 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 157,460 miles

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

undertray/guard fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2022 156,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2022 156,186 miles

Nearside Front Lower Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 155,488 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 155,488 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 154,354 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 154,109 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 153,131 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 153,110 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 152,476 miles

Rear service brake efficiency very low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Fail 14 Jul 2017 152,465 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear service brake efficiency very low. Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 6 Aug 2016 151,874 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 151,196 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 150,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 150,761 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 150,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 149,188 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 149,152 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 147,942 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 146,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 146,970 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 145,929 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 142,004 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 135,576 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 130,391 miles

o/s front brake hanging slightly

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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G7 ODN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 G7 ODN, 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 G7 ODN registered?

G7 ODN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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