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G392 WGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,919 mi
Last recorded144,919 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG392 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 144,919 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Windscreen damaged inside Zone 'A' but contained within a 10mm diameter circle.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 144,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front brakes inbalanced by 10%.

Nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

Windscreen damaged inside Zone 'A' but contained within a 10mm diameter circle.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 158,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 158,100 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 148,203 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 13 Jan 2007 130,998 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 130,996 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

cut 2 n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 9 Dec 2005 129,493 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 129,493 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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G392 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 G392 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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What year was G392 WGU registered?

G392 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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