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S78 GGC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

163,477 mi
Last recorded163,477 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 163,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 159,692 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 154,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 150,727 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2022 145,459 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 137,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 128,922 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 113,869 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 106,055 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 99,921 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 85,502 miles

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 84,833 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 21 May 2014 83,405 miles

oil leaks

small split o/s/f wiper blade

some rust on both outersills, may require attention soon

some smoke from exhaust after long idle?

Pass 8 May 2013 81,367 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,337 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 80,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2011 75,533 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 75,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,987 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,761 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 67,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 63,498 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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S78 GGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 S78 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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S78 GGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1998.

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