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G870 TBD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

231,108 mi
Last recorded231,108 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG870 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 231,108 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 231,108 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s front on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 228,661 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 228,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 224,606 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 216,881 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 216,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 209,724 miles

All anti roll bar link bushes splitting slightly

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Rear brake discs corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 26 Jun 2012 209,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

All anti roll bar link bushes splitting slightly

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Rear brake discs corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 28 Feb 2011 204,786 miles

Corrosion on all jacking points

Corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Intermittant fault on ignition switch

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 204,758 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Corrosion on all jacking points

Corrosion on offside rear brake pipe

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Intermittant fault on ignition switch

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 200,564 miles

All anti roll bar mounting bushes perrished

Both rear axle mounting bushes worn

Both rear+ nearside front shock absorber dust boots split

Corrosion on both front and front to rear brake pipes

Corrosion on both outer sills

Corrosion on exhaust

Fail 17 Feb 2010 200,548 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

All anti roll bar mounting bushes perrished

Both rear axle mounting bushes worn

Both rear+ nearside front shock absorber dust boots split

Corrosion on both front and front to rear brake pipes

Corrosion on both outer sills

Corrosion on exhaust

Pass 17 Feb 2009 191,399 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust boots split

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on nearside outer sill and wheel arch

Nearside front shock absorber dust boot split

Fail 16 Feb 2009 191,399 miles

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

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

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

Both rear shock absorber dust boots split

Corrosion on both front brake pipes

Corrosion on fuel lines

Corrosion on nearside outer sill and wheel arch

Nearside front shock absorber dust boot split

Pass 23 Feb 2008 182,355 miles

corrosion on both front + rear centre brake pipes

nearside front shock dust boot split

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes perrished

Pass 20 Feb 2007 174,926 miles

corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

nearside front shock absorber boot split

Pass 27 Feb 2006 165,965 miles

corrosion on rear centre brake pipe

near side front shock absorber dust boot split

Fail 15 Feb 2006 165,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front shock absorber dust boots split

corrosion on rear centre brake pipe

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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G870 TBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G870 TBD, 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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G870 TBD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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