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S75 GPN

1998 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,370 mi
Last recorded132,370 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 GPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 132,370 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 128,254 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 123,718 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyres wearing thin on edges

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

Rear n/s and o/s tyres wearing thin and uneven on edges

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 120,397 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 120,397 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 116,395 miles

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

Nearside front wiper split

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 112,738 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 106,033 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 99,370 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 99,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 92,052 miles

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

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

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Aug 2007 77,247 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 60,152 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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S75 GPN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S75 GPN, 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 S75 GPN registered?

S75 GPN is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S75 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 GPN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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