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G900 PES

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

55,516 mi
Last recorded55,516 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG900 PES
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 55,516 miles

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

some suspension components

Fail 6 Jul 2026 55,516 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

some suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2025 54,252 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 53,467 miles

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

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

pas pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,652 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 51,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 51,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front n/s outrigger and chassie leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front outrigger and chassie leg holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner sill holed front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill holed at front wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield corroded

front brake pipes secured with cable ties

front inner wheel arches fitted

front wishbones and coil springs corroded

gearbox undertray corroded

n/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s inner wing soft under bonnet

Pass 25 Mar 2021 50,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front wing insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake hoses held with cable ties

exhaust outer skin corroded

undertray corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2021 50,752 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front wing insecure

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front brake hoses held with cable ties

exhaust outer skin corroded

undertray corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2020 49,854 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 49,854 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 48,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering arms corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 48,831 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering arms corroded.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,869 miles

Offside Park brake effort low.

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable Trackrod. (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly.

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable Trackrod. (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 45,980 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Rear flexi brake pipe ferules corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2017 45,978 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear flexi brake pipe ferules corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,997 miles

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 44,996 miles

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

All brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Front brakes are binding slightly

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 44,064 miles

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

all front /rear wishbones excessive corrosion no holes

b/pipes have been greased up

Fail 6 Mar 2015 44,064 miles

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

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

all front /rear wishbones excessive corrosion no holes

b/pipes have been greased up

Pass 11 Mar 2014 43,043 miles

all suspension arms excessive corrosion/no holes

front brakes slight binding

metal b/pipes greased up

Fail 11 Mar 2014 43,043 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

all suspension arms excessive corrosion/no holes

front brakes slight binding

metal b/pipes greased up

Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,227 miles

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

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

b/pipes have been greased up

front/rear subframes corroded and wishbone corroded front and rear

Fail 14 Feb 2013 42,227 miles

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

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

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

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

b/pipes have been greased up

front/rear subframes corroded and wishbone corroded front and rear

Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,699 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 39,628 miles

both sill panels soft and starting to rust

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,529 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 36,608 miles

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

brakes corroded & need stripped & cleaned

sills begining to corrode

Fail 25 Mar 2009 36,608 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

brakes corroded & need stripped & cleaned

sills begining to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2008 34,687 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,021 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 32,017 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,230 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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G900 PES is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G900 PES, 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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G900 PES is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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