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G515 XWS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,995 mi
Last recorded183,995 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG515 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 183,995 miles

Adv front and rear suspension bushes perished no play

Adv front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Adv handbrake efficiency on 17%

Adv inner and outer sills heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

Adv slight stiffness in nearside rear caliper

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 10 May 2017 183,995 miles

Adv front and rear suspension bushes perished no play

Adv front tyres wearing on edges slightly

Adv handbrake efficiency on 17%

Adv inner and outer sills heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

Adv slight stiffness in nearside rear caliper

Adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 180,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 178,924 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 178,427 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 178,366 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 176,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2010 176,351 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 May 2008 171,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2008 171,934 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2007 158,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 140,086 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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G515 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G515 XWS, 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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G515 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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