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G823 NVF

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

113,249 mi
Last recorded113,249 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG823 NVF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 113,249 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 103,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 103,072 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 96,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 95,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 91,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 90,176 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 90,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,449 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 88,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,206 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 87,796 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,713 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 85,947 miles

front tyres getting low, esp on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,585 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 81,172 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 80,404 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 79,050 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 77,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 77,782 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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G823 NVF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 G823 NVF, 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 G823 NVF registered?

G823 NVF is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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The MOT history for G823 NVF shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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