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GLD 33T

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

92,284 mi
Last recorded92,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLD 33T
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 92,284 miles

All brake discs corroded.

Both headlamp aims poor but image correct.

Front undertray not fully secure.

Nearside Headlamp dipped and main beam have a poor connection, intermittently go off.

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

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

Underbody of the vehicle including sills, chassis and suspension shows moderate to severe corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 3 Jul 2024 92,265 miles

Both rear service brake efforts low (N/S worse) but efficiency requirements met.

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Close to failure. (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody of the vehicle including suspension, sills and chassis shows moderate to severe corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 91,567 miles

Both sills show moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very close to failure. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components show moderate to severe corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 15 Jun 2023 91,566 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb too dim to create image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb too dim to create image. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked down to cords. 185/60 14 82H Toyo. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked down to cords. 185/60 14 82H Toyo. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sills show moderate corrosion, advise to monitor.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Very close to failure. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre Nail in shoulder, puncture not repairable.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner chassis by subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension components show moderate to severe corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 14 Jun 2022 90,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 89,763 miles

Front and rear suspension arms heavy surface corrosion

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 89,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear suspension arms heavy surface corrosion

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Offside Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded At rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 88,513 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to front and rear suspension system.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 86,184 miles

Rear brakes slight binding.

corrosion to rear brake pipes.

corrosion to suspension .

Pass 4 Apr 2017 85,736 miles

Heavy surface corrosion on front & rear suspension assembies

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 84,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 84,231 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

n/s sill corroding

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and tread lifting on outer shoulder

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 1 Apr 2014 83,505 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

n/s sill corroding

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge and tread lifting on outer shoulder

o/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2013 81,896 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inside edge

exhaust system deteriorating

front tyres deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc inner face corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2011 76,456 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Apr 2010 72,836 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 69,901 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 69,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 68,763 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 67,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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GLD 33T is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 GLD 33T, 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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GLD 33T is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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