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S614 GNM

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,933 mi
Last recorded162,933 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS614 GNM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 162,933 miles

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))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2018 157,044 miles

nearside rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 148,873 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside sill/quarter panel area (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 141,459 miles

corrosion to near side outer sill/quarter panel

Pass 30 Jun 2015 133,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 118,467 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 110,023 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 100,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear outer Sill panel starting to rust.

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,864 miles

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

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

Nearside rear outer Sill panel starting to rust.

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 96,356 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 89,316 miles

n/s/r tyre deep cuts on inner wall, no cords showing. all tyres slightly low on edges. n/s/ headlamp lens faded, aim/ image good/ ok. exhaust slightly corroded/ weak.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,100 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,677 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 72,676 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 69,019 miles

slight corrosion on the exhaust †

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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S614 GNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S614 GNM, 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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S614 GNM is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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