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F17 GWG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,638 mi
Last recorded78,638 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 GWG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 78,638 miles

underside of body and all testable items covered in underseal

Fail 8 Jul 2025 78,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside of body and all testable items covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jun 2024 77,817 miles

underside of body and all testable components undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2023 77,541 miles

rear handbrake performance only just met required limit

under body, brake pipes and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2022 77,231 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 76,000 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,568 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 75,537 miles

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 74,979 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,344 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,412 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,410 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 72,730 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 72,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 72,208 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 72,205 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,555 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,229 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 69,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 67,964 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 60,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 57,265 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 53,821 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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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F17 GWG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 85,711 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 F17 GWG, 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 29 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F17 GWG registered?

F17 GWG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 April 1997.

Is F17 GWG safe to buy?

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