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G15 DJD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

179,377 mi
Last recorded179,377 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 DJD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 179,377 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 179,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 177,476 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to inner ad outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking to inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 172,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 172,853 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 170,210 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 170,196 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 170,192 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 170,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 170,177 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 170,008 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 169,850 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 169,667 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 169,411 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 169,207 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 168,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 168,381 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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G15 DJD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G15 DJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G15 DJD registered?

G15 DJD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is G15 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G15 DJD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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