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G465 WCD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

102,428 mi
Last recorded102,428 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG465 WCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 102,428 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

some imbalance handbrake(o/s low)

Pass 23 May 2025 100,754 miles

Centre silencer blowing from crack at rear caused by impact damage.

Front Hazard lights do not flash at same rate.

Front Position lamps and indicators not matched pair.

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel. Recommend adjustment.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Causing misshaping of tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' pillar in door shut corroded under wing corner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Causing misshaping of tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' pillar in door shut corroded under wing corner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 May 2025 100,754 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Centre silencer blowing from crack at rear caused by impact damage.

Front Hazard lights do not flash at same rate.

Front Position lamps and indicators not matched pair.

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel. Recommend adjustment.

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Causing misshaping of tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' pillar in door shut corroded under wing corner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Causing misshaping of tyre. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 'A' pillar in door shut corroded under wing corner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2024 198,688 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 197,263 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 195,223 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 193,206 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 190,234 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear of o/s outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2018 184,088 miles

Nearside Front slight binding on brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2017 183,570 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 182,249 miles

small stone chip in near side edge of windscreen

Pass 29 Mar 2011 180,182 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 177,822 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 174,376 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 172,655 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 170,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 Jan 2006 168,304 miles

advice stone chip on n/s/f windscreen

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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G465 WCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 G465 WCD, 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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G465 WCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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