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G468 CLE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,580 mi
Last recorded39,580 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG468 CLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 39,580 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 39,575 miles

Front Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both outer sills at rear rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2022 36,721 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 36,687 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,581 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 36,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 35,888 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind!

Fail 20 Jun 2016 35,885 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear slight brake bind!

Pass 20 Jul 2015 35,625 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 35,358 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Nov 2010 35,353 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

offside headlamp beam patten becoming poor

slight pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,338 miles

Oil leak

offside headlamp beam patten becoming poor

slight pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 9 Jul 2009 34,576 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,117 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 33,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres and nearside rear all slight perishing to treads and sidewalls

Fail 18 Jun 2007 33,452 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres and nearside rear all slight perishing to treads and sidewalls

Pass 21 Jun 2006 32,741 miles

hazard switch and headlamp up switch loose in dash but both are still working

Fail 21 Jun 2006 32,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hazard switch and headlamp up switch loose in dash but both are still working

Pass 20 Jun 2005 32,278 miles

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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G468 CLE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 G468 CLE, 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 G468 CLE registered?

G468 CLE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is G468 CLE safe to buy?

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