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G818 WGU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,613 mi
Last recorded149,613 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 149,613 miles

corrosion present to underbody....

rear brake pipes corrosion present........

rear suspension bushes worn/perished........

Fail 23 Aug 2013 149,609 miles

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

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

corrosion present to underbody....

rear brake pipes corrosion present........

rear suspension bushes worn/perished........

Fail 26 Jul 2013 149,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

corrosion present underbody

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

Fail 28 Jul 2012 148,540 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 148,540 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 141,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 131,264 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 120,807 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 120,807 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 114,909 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 106,345 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 106,282 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 100,661 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2005 93,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 93,397 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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G818 WGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G818 WGU, 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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G818 WGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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