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G23 ATR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,173 mi
Last recorded152,173 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 ATR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 152,173 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 152,161 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 152,145 miles

parking brake performance on minimum

Pass 15 Oct 2016 151,918 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 150,712 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 150,712 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 150,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre slightly damaged

under floors slightly damaged

vehicle muddy

Pass 30 Jul 2013 149,265 miles

General underfloor damage

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside body damage

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 147,867 miles

Damaged bottom of vehicle and chassis rails.

Modified front and rear suspention.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear off side sill damged and has corrosion, Not able to penetrate.

o/s/front tyre has danmage to outer side wall not showing cords.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 147,867 miles

Damaged bottom of vehicle and chassis rails.

Modified front and rear suspention.

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

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

Rear off side sill damged and has corrosion, Not able to penetrate.

o/s/front tyre has danmage to outer side wall not showing cords.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 143,700 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 140,766 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 134,959 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 116,182 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 116,182 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 81,843 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 79,355 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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G23 ATR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 G23 ATR, 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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What year was G23 ATR registered?

G23 ATR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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