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M473 GGH

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,032 mi
Last recorded102,032 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM473 GGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 102,032 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 147,951 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator top hose clip insecure

Pass 29 Dec 2008 135,484 miles

corrision to both outer door sills at rear

slight corrision to underside of vechile

Pass 8 Dec 2007 117,519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrsion to o/s outer sill at rear

Fail 1 Dec 2007 117,002 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in front tyre

corrsion to o/s outer sill at rear

Pass 21 Dec 2006 93,091 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,040 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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M473 GGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M473 GGH, 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 M473 GGH registered?

M473 GGH is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for M473 GGH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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