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G968 HFS

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,816 mi
Last recorded91,816 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG968 HFS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,816 miles

n/s/front wing bottom cut away leaving wing insecure from body

Fail 29 Jun 2012 97,813 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s rear brake binding slightly

n/s/front brake binding slightly

n/s/front wing bottom cut away leaving wing insecure from body

rear brake discs beyond repair or service

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,359 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 86,516 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 86,065 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 May 2009 86,065 miles

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 May 2008 85,184 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 83,740 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 80,800 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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G968 HFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G968 HFS, 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 G968 HFS registered?

G968 HFS is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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