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G838 TTV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

92,008 mi
Last recorded92,008 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 TTV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 92,008 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 91,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 91,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 91,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 90,234 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s/f and o/s/r (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 89,403 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,312 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,259 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 89,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 89,123 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 89,117 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 88,702 miles

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

all suspension arms corroded

general under body corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,321 miles

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

all suspension arms corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2009 87,596 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underbody & suspension components

offside outer sill corroded & weak

rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak

slightly low effort from nearside handbrake

Pass 4 Mar 2008 86,447 miles

general corrosion to vehicle underbody & suspension

offside outer sill corroded & weak

some pitting & corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2007 85,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear subframes corroded

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear spring corroded

some corrosion to rear disks

Pass 9 Mar 2006 84,915 miles

exhaust corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Fail 6 Mar 2006 84,915 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

exhaust corroded

exhaust heat shield rattling

rear brake discs slightly corroded

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

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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G838 TTV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 G838 TTV, 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 G838 TTV registered?

G838 TTV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 February 1998.

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