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G620 TBD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,700 mi
Last recorded83,700 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG620 TBD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 83,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 83,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,972 miles

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

Front schock absorber inner boots perished

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

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

Slight attension to left hand rear service and handbrake performance

Fail 26 Oct 2016 79,972 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front schock absorber inner boots perished

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

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

Slight attension to left hand rear service and handbrake performance

Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,469 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 78,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 78,290 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 2 Jun 2008 78,163 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 78,163 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 77,829 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 77,828 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 77,417 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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G620 TBD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G620 TBD, 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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G620 TBD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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