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G203 EJB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,633 mi
Last recorded183,633 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG203 EJB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 183,633 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower rear bush have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 181,988 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 181,346 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 177,482 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 177,482 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2018 109,126 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 169,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive

modified vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2013 169,090 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to front and rear suspension componants not excessive

modified vehicle

Pass 21 Apr 2008 158,846 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 158,843 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 153,262 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 153,243 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

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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G203 EJB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G203 EJB, 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 G203 EJB registered?

G203 EJB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 July 1997.

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