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G518 WCD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

156,104 mi
Last recorded156,104 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG518 WCD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 156,104 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 153,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 153,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 152,451 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 150,567 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on the outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 150,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc corroded on the outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 150,496 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 149,344 miles

Nearside Front slight brake bind

Pass 9 Jun 2017 141,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 147,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 145,900 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 144,034 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 142,824 miles

ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 3 Jun 2014 142,824 miles

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

ADVISE:- n/s/r brake showing signs of been hot.

ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jun 2013 142,071 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges (2mm)

wind screen scratched, several brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 141,308 miles

ADVISE:- centre brake light inop.

ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jun 2012 141,308 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

ADVISE:- centre brake light inop.

ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jun 2011 139,703 miles

ADVISE:- several brake pipes starting to corrode.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 138,389 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 138,389 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 137,324 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 137,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 May 2008 133,586 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 118,451 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 118,451 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 103,382 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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G518 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 73.1%.

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 G518 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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What year was G518 WCD registered?

G518 WCD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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