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G921 SVV

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

275,363 mi
Last recorded275,363 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG921 SVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 275,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Brake and suspension contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear brake discs corroded

Both outer sills damaged

No oil on dipstick

Offside Center chassis damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2017 262,771 miles

Clutch pedal soft.

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

General brake pipe corrosion.

General under vehicle corrosion.

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

Noise from engine bay, while engine is running.

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs have rusty surfaces.

Pass 23 Jun 2016 262,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake binding slightly

oil leak

reart brake discs badly corroded

vehicle corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2015 239,340 miles

N/S/F lower wing slighly insecure

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 215,628 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

o/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

Fail 11 Jan 2014 215,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs corroded

o/s rear tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 3 Jan 2013 188,387 miles

brake discs corroded

nearside front upper ball joint dust cover split

sills corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 188,387 miles

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

brake discs corroded

nearside front upper ball joint dust cover split

sills corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 117,429 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jul 2010 113,473 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 107,632 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 107,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 104,205 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 101,588 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 98,898 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 98,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 95,556 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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G921 SVV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 G921 SVV, 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 G921 SVV registered?

G921 SVV is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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