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G984 WCD

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

162,375 mi
Last recorded162,375 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG984 WCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 162,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 18 May 2015 151,394 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 126,742 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 117,872 miles

nearside wing mirror missing but other mirrors present

offside front brake has very slight bind but not to excess at present

Pass 24 Aug 2011 117,752 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 116,975 miles

Oil leak

both sides outer sills corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 116,973 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both sides outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 114,302 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 112,885 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 110,294 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,755 miles

Offside outer sill starting to rust

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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G984 WCD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 G984 WCD, 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 G984 WCD registered?

G984 WCD is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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