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G647 SGK

1996 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

58,024 mi
Last recorded58,024 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda MX-586,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG647 SGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 58,024 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,806 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 55,834 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 55,834 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Stiff to turn by hand.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,825 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 53,691 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 53,144 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 50,450 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 46,674 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,638 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 42,638 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 37,922 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 32,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,289 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,883 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 18,883 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,798 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 19 Feb 2011 9,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 7,690 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,613 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 7,391 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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G647 SGK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1996 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 86,097 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 G647 SGK, 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 30 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G647 SGK is a 1996 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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