MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
underside and running gear corroded
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear sills and both sides front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
underside and running gear corroded
under floor and sills corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
coil spring broken nearside front and offside rear (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G423 OKW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G423 OKW, 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 G423 OKW registered?
G423 OKW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 July 1997.
Is G423 OKW safe to buy?
The MOT history for G423 OKW shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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