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G806 XWS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

176,709 mi
Last recorded176,709 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG806 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 176,709 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 176,283 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 175,633 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 166,518 miles

front wipers split

osr tyre sidewll cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2011 166,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front wipers split

osr tyre sidewll cracked

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 166,495 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 165,210 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 165,210 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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G806 XWS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G806 XWS, 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 G806 XWS registered?

G806 XWS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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