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G546 CLE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,737 mi
Last recorded104,737 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG546 CLE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 104,737 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))

rear of chassis showing signs of damage from speed bumps

Pass 7 Jun 2024 102,050 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 102,050 miles

Emissions unable to be completed catalitic convertor missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 101,815 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 101,796 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 101,782 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 101,730 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 101,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 99,293 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 97,794 miles

all balljoint and track rod end gaiters slightly perished

Fail 29 May 2018 97,774 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all balljoint and track rod end gaiters slightly perished

Pass 24 May 2017 96,202 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 92,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,804 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 86,798 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 84,782 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 84,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,406 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat belt starting to fray

Pass 28 Feb 2011 78,825 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside chassis rail damaged/deformed

nearside rear sill corroided

Fail 28 Feb 2011 78,824 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp obscured more than 50% (1.3.2c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside chassis rail damaged/deformed

nearside rear sill corroided

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,015 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 76,011 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 74,365 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 74,361 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,936 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 64,450 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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G546 CLE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 G546 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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G546 CLE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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