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G277 WGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

224,019 mi
Last recorded224,019 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG277 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2019 224,019 miles

Rear Lower sills o/s and n/s has slight corrosion

Fail 13 May 2019 224,006 miles

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

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

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower wing o/s and n/s

Rear Lower sills o/s and n/s has slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2018 212,051 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 212,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 May 2017 202,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front both side tyre lots of cracks on tread con not assed

Fail 13 May 2017 202,250 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front both side tyre lots of cracks on tread con not assed

Pass 12 May 2016 192,027 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 192,027 miles

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

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 9 May 2015 182,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 179,345 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 179,345 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 179,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2012 179,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 175,406 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 175,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2010 138,541 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 138,541 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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G277 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 G277 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.

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G277 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 June 1997.

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