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G539 CLE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,768 mi
Last recorded95,768 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG539 CLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2021 95,768 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2019 91,807 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight pulsing with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre getting low on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Section of exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2019 91,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp slight pulsing with indicators (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre getting low on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Section of exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 84,704 miles

Battery partially insecure but not likely to move from vertical position

Both front tyres perished slightly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre perished slightly

Oil leak ()

Rear Section of exhaust system deteriorated

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both pulsing slightly with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Various areas of underside slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 80,251 miles

Engine oil level on min

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged advise replacement (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front section of outer sill/wing corroded

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both slight pulse with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated and rattling internally

Various front and rear suspension components slightly corroded in places but not seriously weakened

engine oil leak, highest point of leak located at cam cover

Fail 25 Apr 2017 80,251 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet catch stiff but seemed to secure in closed position, advise inspection/lubrication.

Engine oil level on min

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged advise replacement (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front section of outer sill/wing corroded

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both slight pulse with indicators (1.1.A.3f)

Rear section of exhaust slightly deteriorated and rattling internally

Various front and rear suspension components slightly corroded in places but not seriously weakened

engine oil leak, highest point of leak located at cam cover

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,275 miles

Engine has oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 76,241 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine has oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 70,527 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 70,527 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 62,152 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 62,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 53,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 50,674 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 50,486 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 50,461 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 49,996 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 48,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,287 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 47,931 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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G539 CLE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G539 CLE, 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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G539 CLE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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