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G916 WGU

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,322 mi
Last recorded149,322 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG916 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 149,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has been under sealed

Pass 20 Apr 2023 147,235 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 146,568 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 146,299 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 143,758 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 143,020 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 141,339 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 141,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect beam pattern distorted (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end loose lock nut is loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 140,806 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 86,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 137,760 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 127,512 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 127,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 119,548 miles

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND REAR DISCS GETTING RUSTY 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 3/ O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WEAK

Pass 18 Aug 2010 119,233 miles

1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES 2/ N/S/R BRAKE DISC GETTING RUSTY AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 31 Jul 2009 118,750 miles

1/ N/S/R BRAKE DISCGETTING RUSTY 2/ O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER SLIGHTLY WEAK

Pass 23 Jul 2008 118,132 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 118,132 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,550 miles

1/ REAR BRAKE DISCS GETTING RUSTY AND PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 26 Jul 2006 115,033 miles

1/ FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW AND N/S/R BRAKE DISC GETTING RUSTY

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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G916 WGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 G916 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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G916 WGU is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 December 1998.

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