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G609 SVV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,545 mi
Last recorded180,545 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG609 SVV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 180,545 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 172,184 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 170,767 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 168,649 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion [front to rear] ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s rear brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of corrosion on front and rear lower sub frames and front and rear suspension components

Fail 5 Aug 2020 168,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear main brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding rear n/s o/s brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel o/s rear hand brake showing no effort at rear wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion [front to rear] ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s rear brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

showing signs of corrosion on front and rear lower sub frames and front and rear suspension components

Pass 6 Aug 2019 167,800 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s o/s rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2019 167,800 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel handbrake on o/s rear showing low effort (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively brake binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both n/s o/s rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (f))

under side of vehicle body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2018 163,547 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 159,972 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 154,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

showing signs of surface rust under vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2015 151,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 151,002 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 149,978 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 149,969 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 149,723 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 148,391 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 148,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 148,220 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 148,166 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 147,868 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 147,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 137,230 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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G609 SVV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G609 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 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 G609 SVV registered?

G609 SVV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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