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G113 WPN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,125 mi
Last recorded99,125 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG113 WPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 99,125 miles

both sides front lower floor areas corroded.

centre front lower steel power steering pipes very corroded possibly leaking.

centre rear stop light not working.

corrosion to off side front upper chassis area under brake servo.

exhaust corroded/repaired and slight blows in places.

front sub frame corroded.

hand brake travel becoming poor.

near side lower chassis rail very corroded and damaged.

near side rear hand brake reading becoming low.

off side front dip beam wasn't working but came on during test.

off side rear fog light poor/ discoloured.

off side rear lower outer sill area very corroded but appears do be doubled skinned.

off side steel fuel pipes corroded.

oil leak

rear sub frame and all suspension related components corroded.

Fail 10 May 2018 99,084 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

both sides front lower floor areas corroded.

centre front lower steel power steering pipes very corroded possibly leaking.

centre rear stop light not working.

corrosion to off side front upper chassis area under brake servo.

exhaust corroded/repaired and slight blows in places.

front sub frame corroded.

hand brake travel becoming poor.

near side lower chassis rail very corroded and damaged.

near side rear hand brake reading becoming low.

off side front dip beam wasn't working but came on during test.

off side rear fog light poor/ discoloured.

off side rear lower outer sill area very corroded but appears do be doubled skinned.

off side steel fuel pipes corroded.

oil leak

rear sub frame and all suspension related components corroded.

Pass 18 Mar 2017 97,880 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion due to lack of use

Fail 18 Mar 2017 97,880 miles

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

all brake discs have surface corrosion due to lack of use

Pass 11 Nov 2015 97,415 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 97,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 96,578 miles

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 96,418 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

both sides chassis rails starting to corrode

stainless steel rear box on exh

Pass 10 May 2012 95,973 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 95,965 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,032 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 89,616 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 86,896 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 86,889 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 83,445 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 83,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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G113 WPN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 G113 WPN, 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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G113 WPN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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