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G380 WGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

211,001 mi
Last recorded211,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG380 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2018 211,001 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 203,458 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 203,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 194,912 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2016 194,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2015 186,614 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 186,614 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 178,436 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2014 178,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 173,972 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 171,312 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 165,436 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 162,090 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 160,998 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 160,300 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 157,179 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 157,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2005 157,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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G380 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G380 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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G380 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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