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G126 SGN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,659 mi
Last recorded152,659 miles
Recorded on8 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG126 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2022 152,659 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2022 152,654 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 150,833 miles

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Protection undertrays

Fail 18 Nov 2020 150,833 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose all four (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Protection undertrays

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 142,600 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front poor beam pattern

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front poor beam pattern

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 19 Oct 2018 125,347 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,844 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 122,970 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 122,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 17 Sep 2015 122,119 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 2 Jun 2014 120,390 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 120,390 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 118,320 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 117,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 116,488 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 115,776 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 112,086 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 103,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 103,762 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 96,134 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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G126 SGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G126 SGN, 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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G126 SGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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