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G494 WGU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Purple Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

201,179 mi
Last recorded201,179 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 WGU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 201,179 miles

Chassis rails signs of corrosion

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle lowerd

Pass 20 May 2019 194,460 miles

All of the tyres are wearing on the insides.

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

The suspension has been modified.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 184,612 miles

Advise suspension has been lowered.

Advise the exhaust is not standard.

Pass 18 May 2017 174,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 167,667 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 163,165 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 163,165 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 160,673 miles

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre unable to see cords

front number plate loose

Fail 26 Jul 2013 160,662 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

cut in n/s/r tyre unable to see cords

front number plate loose

Pass 4 Aug 2012 155,782 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2012 155,782 miles

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

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake fluid level between min/max

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Sep 2011 149,920 miles

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

slight brake binding felt from o/s/f

Fail 28 Sep 2011 149,920 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

slight brake binding felt from o/s/f

Fail 9 Sep 2011 149,916 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Battery insecure

Engine under tray fitted

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

Nearside rear outer sill repair covered with filler

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

Offside washer not working well

Wipers not clearing screen well

Pass 13 Aug 2010 138,273 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Aug 2010 138,210 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2009 125,358 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 125,358 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 118,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brakes binding on slightly

Fail 7 Nov 2008 118,310 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakes binding on slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2007 110,526 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2007 110,526 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2006 101,854 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 101,854 miles

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

cracking to o/s/r tyre inner wall

gearbox oil leak

slight corrosion to both rear outer sills

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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G494 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Purple with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G494 WGU, 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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G494 WGU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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