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G446 RHG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,539 mi
Last recorded154,539 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG446 RHG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2010 154,539 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 147,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 147,317 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 146,525 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 146,515 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 144,830 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 144,830 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear 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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G446 RHG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 G446 RHG, 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 G446 RHG registered?

G446 RHG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 July 1997.

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