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G42 ULG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,098 mi
Last recorded146,098 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG42 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 146,098 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 145,495 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 145,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2015 138,762 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 May 2014 135,529 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2014 135,529 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 May 2013 134,835 miles

All suspension arms have some surface rust

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 20 May 2013 134,835 miles

All suspension arms have some surface rust

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 May 2012 114,000 miles

Slight surface corrosion on suspension wishbones

Pass 14 Apr 2011 106,645 miles

both outer sills corroded but not holed

front subframe corroded

front suspension corroded

n/s front wing corroded at the bottom

rear subframe corroded

rear suspension corroded

under body very corroded but not holed

Pass 20 May 2010 105,227 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 105,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Heavy shail is evident in all four suspension arms, both subframes and all vehicle panels especially front chassis innerwings and front center and rear floors.

N/S rear tyre is heavily crazed and has nail in it. its condition is such that the tyre presents a severe risk to life.

Pass 12 May 2009 104,010 miles

all under body rusty

Fail 12 May 2009 104,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all under body rusty

Pass 22 May 2008 102,942 miles

Slight bind on the offside rear brake

Underneath of vehicle rusty and shailing especially on suspension components

Fail 22 May 2008 102,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight bind on the offside rear brake

Underneath of vehicle rusty and shailing especially on suspension components

Pass 24 May 2007 101,288 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 101,282 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

brake pipes and hoses greased

front and rear suspensions rusty

Pass 25 May 2006 10,020 miles

Rear brake pipes rusty

both front brake pipes rusty and shailing

main brake pipes greased

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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

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G42 ULG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 G42 ULG, 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 G42 ULG registered?

G42 ULG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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