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G18 SNC

1997 Mazda MX5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,178 mi
Last recorded100,178 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX5113,018 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 SNC
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 100,178 miles

both sides chassis distorted but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Mar 2012 100,114 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 100,114 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,139 miles

both sides chassis distorted but not considerably weakened

number plates fitted over exsisting

Pass 25 Mar 2010 97,641 miles

replacement number plates fitted over exsisting

Fail 24 Mar 2010 97,641 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

replacement number plates fitted over exsisting

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate

Pass 7 Apr 2008 96,595 miles

replacement number plates stuck over exsisting

Fail 1 Apr 2008 96,592 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

replacement number plates stuck over exsisting

Pass 29 Mar 2007 95,493 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 90,609 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 90,487 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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G18 SNC is a 1997 Mazda MX5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 113,018 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 MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G18 SNC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G18 SNC registered?

G18 SNC is a 1997 Mazda MX5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is G18 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 SNC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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