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S98 GGC

1998 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,098 mi
Last recorded85,098 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda MX-586,993 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 85,098 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,401 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 79,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 72,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,885 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box flange corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2013 70,885 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box flange corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 69,452 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear suspension componants and subframe starting to show signs of rust all ok

Fail 1 Oct 2012 69,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside front wheel slightly stiff to rotate

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear suspension componants and subframe starting to show signs of rust all ok

Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,767 miles

damage to both n/s and o/s chassis rails

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,674 miles

Both front tyres showing signs of perish

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 62,823 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 59,323 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 55,343 miles

cooling system fan in... cooling system?

corrosion starting in underbody (rear)

front number-plate holder broken

rear pads low/discs corroded!

rear roadsprings corroded!

Pass 16 Oct 2006 50,254 miles

front number plate is cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2005 44,560 miles

front numberr-plate holder broken. †wiper blade ends split(clear screen ok)

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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S98 GGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5 in Green 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 S98 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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S98 GGC is a 1998 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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