MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,098 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Slight surface corrosion on suspension wishbones
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
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.
all under body rusty
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
Slight bind on the offside rear brake
Underneath of vehicle rusty and shailing especially on suspension components
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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G42 ULG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 December 1997.
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