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S71 GGC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,800 mi
Last recorded119,800 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 119,800 miles

n/side front tyre low tread

n/side rear tyre low tread and outer sidewall perished

o/side rear tyre starting to perish

rear brake discs condition poor

Fail 10 Oct 2018 119,800 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear brake discs condition poor

n/side front tyre low tread

n/side rear tyre low tread and outer sidewall perished

o/side rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Dec 2015 114,418 miles

windscreen cracked behind mirror

Fail 11 Dec 2015 114,418 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

windscreen cracked behind mirror

Pass 23 Jul 2014 107,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,106 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 104,106 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r light cluster covered with celo tape

Pass 9 Jun 2012 100,716 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 100,716 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 96,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2011 96,809 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2010 94,423 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 92,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 90,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 90,895 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 87,035 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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S71 GGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S71 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 S71 GGC registered?

S71 GGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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