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G435 XWS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

212,904 mi
Last recorded212,904 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG435 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 212,904 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 211,614 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 210,924 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 187,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s o/s outer sills corroded

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 29 May 2013 187,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s o/s outer sills corroded

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Jun 2012 182,132 miles

n/s o/s outer sills corroding

n/s wiper blade split

rear brake discs pitted

slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 168,912 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 166,912 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 166,912 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

advise n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2010 166,347 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 163,788 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 160,216 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 157,902 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 155,877 miles

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

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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G435 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G435 XWS, 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 G435 XWS registered?

G435 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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