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G55 TGJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

104,921 mi
Last recorded104,921 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG55 TGJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 104,921 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2020 104,920 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 102,936 miles

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

floor pan rail corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2018 102,933 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

floor pan rail corroded

Pass 12 May 2016 99,210 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside wiper deteriorating

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

handbrake efficiency on limit

Pass 5 May 2015 91,775 miles

n/s front brake has slight binding

Fail 30 Apr 2015 91,775 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2014 86,105 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,641 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 84,807 miles

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

No CAT fitted

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

Oil leak

Slight bulge n/s front tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2012 84,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

No CAT fitted

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight bulge n/s front tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 84,692 miles

Slight bind n/s front

Slight corrotion o/s outer sill

Fail 31 May 2011 84,687 miles

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

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

Slight bind n/s front

Slight corrotion o/s outer sill

Pass 1 Jun 2010 84,461 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,285 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 81,270 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,320 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 76,229 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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G55 TGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G55 TGJ, 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 G55 TGJ registered?

G55 TGJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 July 1997.

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