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G617 WPN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,265 mi
Last recorded170,265 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG617 WPN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2016 170,265 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside rear part of inner body sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear part outer body sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bad oil leaks

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished

jacking points corroded

lower part front wing rusted away

offside rear wheel arch corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2015 166,757 miles

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

front tyres perished

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2015 166,757 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front tyres perished

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 163,389 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre tread worn low and is in poor condition

n/s/r part of inner and outer body sill corroded

o/s/r tyre almost worn to cords on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 163,349 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both wiper blades in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre tread worn low and is in poor condition

n/s/r part of inner and outer body sill corroded

o/s/r tyre almost worn to cords on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 158,928 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant level low

engine oil level low

front no plate cracked

rear part n/s outer body sill corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2012 154,596 miles

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

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

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

general body corrossion all over front and rear

Fail 10 May 2012 154,595 miles

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

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

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

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

general body corrossion all over front and rear

Pass 13 May 2011 148,953 miles

Both Rear Transverse Brake Pipes Corroded

Stone Chips Zone B

Pass 30 Apr 2010 143,689 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine noisy tapping and knocking

n/s/f tyre kerbed

rear brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Apr 2010 143,681 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine noisy tapping and knocking

n/s/f tyre kerbed

rear brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2009 140,204 miles

O/S/R Outer sill corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2009 140,204 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

O/S/R Outer sill corroded

Pass 16 May 2008 136,542 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 136,542 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 11 May 2007 132,497 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 May 2007 132,497 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2006 127,291 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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G617 WPN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G617 WPN, 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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G617 WPN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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