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G537 SVV

1996 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,948 mi
Last recorded114,948 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG537 SVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 114,948 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 114,948 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 112,392 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 112,392 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 10,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2009 107,702 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 107,693 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 107,545 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 107,545 miles

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

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

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

various undersaide damage incl alloy brace bar disconnected from gearbox mountings

Pass 21 Apr 2006 106,604 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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G537 SVV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 G537 SVV, 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 30 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 G537 SVV registered?

G537 SVV is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is G537 SVV safe to buy?

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