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G997 LWP

1998 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

145,989 mi
Last recorded145,989 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG997 LWP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 145,989 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 137,914 miles

Both lower ball joint securing bolts short and doesn't go all the way through the nut.

Rear centre lamp wired as foglamp.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides lower sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 137,914 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Clutch fluid leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Both lower ball joint securing bolts short and doesn't go all the way through the nut.

Rear centre lamp wired as foglamp.

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides lower sills corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 130,224 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

damage to under chassis rails

park brake just met requirements may require adjustment or repair

service brake just met requirements may require adjustment or repair

stickers on windscreen not affecting drivers view

under body components corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2018 118,135 miles

Air filter loose.

Corrosion on offside and nearside outer sills.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Damage to under body chassis rails.

Front shock absorbers, deterioration to lower bushes.

Gaiter on clutch slave cylinder split.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front upper arm, play in ball joint.

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

Rear shock absorbers leaking with reduced damping effect.

Stickers on front screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 13 Jul 2018 118,135 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing. (2.1.3 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Air filter loose.

Corrosion on offside and nearside outer sills.

Corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Damage to under body chassis rails.

Front shock absorbers, deterioration to lower bushes.

Gaiter on clutch slave cylinder split.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front upper arm, play in ball joint.

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

Rear shock absorbers leaking with reduced damping effect.

Stickers on front screen but not seriously affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 6 Jul 2018 117,987 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted-under body components corrroded

Pass 11 Jul 2017 110,310 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 109,971 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 109,856 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 108,499 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 108,066 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 107,051 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 107,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 105,403 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 105,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 102,845 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 98,779 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f disc warped (RBT)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 98,779 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/f disc warped (RBT)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 94,819 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 84,869 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 84,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nail in tyre

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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G997 LWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 G997 LWP, 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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G997 LWP is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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