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S65 GGC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Gold Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,552 mi
Last recorded117,552 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS65 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 117,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 117,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 117,372 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 117,198 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,005 miles

Nearside sill corroded at rear

Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,254 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2016 116,099 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,631 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 113,627 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,607 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 109,611 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 108,606 miles

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

accident damage to nearside chassis

offside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

slight corrosion in underbody generally

Fail 20 Apr 2011 108,602 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2010 107,761 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 96,651 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,577 miles

Slight splitting on n/s wiper blade

Dirt in front number plate backing

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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S65 GGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Gold with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S65 GGC, 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 S65 GGC registered?

S65 GGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S65 GGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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