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G478 WCD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,736 mi
Last recorded80,736 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG478 WCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 80,736 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 80,481 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front And Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front And Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 80,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface rust to suspension arms

Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,923 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 79,546 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 78,860 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 78,605 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 78,128 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 77,237 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,511 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 75,809 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 74,936 miles

corrosion to suspension componts

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2014 73,933 miles

corrosion to suspension components

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both headlight beam images poor

corrosion to front suspension components

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,134 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both headlight beam images poor

corrosion to front suspension components

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2012 72,375 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to floor pan

Pass 13 Aug 2011 71,863 miles

front to rear metal brake pipe at rear slightly corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 69,886 miles

advisory from previous test no 403741420243

Fail 9 Aug 2010 69,816 miles

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

corrosion to floor pans

corrosion to suspension compents

slight corrosion to rear front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Aug 2009 65,972 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension components and to subframes

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,311 miles

All flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

Corrosion to o/s/r section of main brake pipe.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 63,307 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

All flexible brake hose ferrules corroded.

Corrosion to o/s/r section of main brake pipe.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,101 miles

clutch slave cylider is leaking

front tyres worn on inside edges

slight corrosion to nearside and offside sills at each tail end - not yet considered excessive

Fail 9 Aug 2007 59,033 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

front tyres worn on inside edges

slight corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills at each end - not yet considered excessive

Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,674 miles

front and rear brake hoses,ferrules are corroded

o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes are corroded

rear part of front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2006 52,226 miles

one of o/s washer jets not working †both front tyres wearing on inner edges †general corrosion underneath

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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G478 WCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 G478 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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G478 WCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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