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G38 SGT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,984 mi
Last recorded145,984 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG38 SGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 145,984 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 145,984 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 144,988 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 144,988 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 143,648 miles

advise surface corrosion through out the underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2013 141,762 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 141,762 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 140,057 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 140,054 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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G38 SGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G38 SGT, 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 G38 SGT registered?

G38 SGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is G38 SGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for G38 SGT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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