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GBZ 1077

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,232 mi
Last recorded112,232 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGBZ 1077
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 112,232 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 110,185 miles

Castings have some surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,008 miles

all castings have surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2023 109,467 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 109,454 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 108,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 108,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 107,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 107,175 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 105,554 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 103,495 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 May 2016 101,103 miles

slight windscreen damage

under body, suspension and steering components rusting

Fail 12 Mar 2016 101,032 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Underneath rusting.o/s rear wheel arch rusting.n/s sill rusting.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 100,557 miles

CHASSIS FRONT RUSTING UNDER WHEEL ARCH, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING

Pass 27 Jul 2012 96,995 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS RUSTING, OS FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT BIND, SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING, OUTTER SILLS RUSTING

Pass 29 Jul 2011 92,426 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 89,311 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 85,692 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN CLOSE

Pass 21 May 2008 81,841 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,459 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTING

Pass 22 May 2006 65,486 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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GBZ 1077 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GBZ 1077, 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 GBZ 1077 registered?

GBZ 1077 is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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