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G907 WGU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,132 mi
Last recorded164,132 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG907 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 164,132 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroding

Pass 19 Oct 2021 163,281 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 13 Oct 2021 163,248 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure floor pan holed & corroded (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 6 Oct 2020 162,348 miles

Petrol cap seal perishing.

Fail 1 Sep 2020 162,344 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 20 Jun 2019 143,711 miles

Eccentric washers missing from rear toe and camber adjustment bolts

Fuel cap washer seal slightly deteriorated

Handbrake efficiency requirements only just met

Slight corrosion inside both doors and underneath

Fail 19 Jun 2019 143,688 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Eccentric washers missing from rear toe and camber adjustment bolts

Fuel cap washer seal slightly deteriorated

Handbrake efficiency requirements only just met

Slight corrosion inside both doors and underneath

Fail 29 May 2019 143,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose dangerous (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bolt nut fully thightened (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front floor to sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors to sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 127,204 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Oil leak on engine ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 127,204 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Oil leak on engine ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 22,222 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 22,222 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,009 miles

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2016 127,009 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear boot floor and inner wing (6.1.B.2)

parts of structure at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2015 125,657 miles

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

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2014 124,819 miles

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

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

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)

early corrosion to parts of structure and suspension

Fail 27 Oct 2014 124,819 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

early corrosion to parts of structure and suspension

Pass 29 Oct 2013 123,736 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s rear brake disc rusted on outer face

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2012 122,145 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 121,999 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,039 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 111,898 miles

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

rear brake discs rusted but performance ok

Pass 11 Nov 2009 105,931 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

various oil leaks on engine and gear box

Pass 12 Nov 2008 101,171 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parts of structure and suspension at earlier stages of corrosion

Pass 12 Nov 2007 97,452 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 94,139 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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G907 WGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G907 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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G907 WGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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