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G416 HSG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,625 mi
Last recorded98,625 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG416 HSG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 98,625 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 98,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 95,595 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 93,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2009 93,178 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,030 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 91,017 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 88,288 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 88,288 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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G416 HSG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 G416 HSG, 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 G416 HSG registered?

G416 HSG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is G416 HSG safe to buy?

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