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G275 WGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

186,303 mi
Last recorded186,303 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG275 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 186,303 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 185,329 miles

Inner underside undersealed and suspension components

Pass 28 Nov 2023 185,322 miles

Lower undersealed underside and components

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 185,122 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 184,969 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 184,896 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 184,825 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 184,566 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion floor corroaded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 184,233 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Apr 2014 184,031 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 184,031 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 183,498 miles

Coolant leak

underside heavily undersealed making inspection of some components difficult

Pass 12 Apr 2012 182,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 180,335 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 180,335 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 179,710 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 179,710 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 178,813 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 176,720 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 174,377 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 169,392 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 169,355 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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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G275 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G275 WGU, 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 G275 WGU registered?

G275 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is G275 WGU safe to buy?

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