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G308 PWW

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,382 mi
Last recorded79,382 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 PWW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 79,382 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 75,429 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 74,993 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 72,382 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 72,294 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 May 2016 70,370 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 68,657 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 68,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 66,890 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 64,340 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 64,334 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 64,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 62,672 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 62,671 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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G308 PWW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G308 PWW, 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 G308 PWW registered?

G308 PWW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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The MOT history for G308 PWW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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