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G383 XWS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,510 mi
Last recorded107,510 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG383 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 107,510 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 107,300 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 106,382 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 105,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2012 104,947 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 May 2012 104,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 104,741 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 103,842 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 103,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 102,403 miles

both rear disc surfaces are badly corroded

offside front brake is sticking

Fail 24 Jul 2007 102,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear discs surfaces are corroding

offside front brake is sticking

Fail 24 Jul 2007 102,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear discs surfaces are badly corroded

offside front brake is sticking

Pass 22 Aug 2006 101,233 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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G383 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G383 XWS, 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 G383 XWS registered?

G383 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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