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G650 WKJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,618 mi
Last recorded92,618 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG650 WKJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 92,618 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has small cracks to sidewalls,advise to change.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 91,324 miles

All 4 brake discs are corroded.

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside front steering arm has slight freeplay.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 121,400 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 121,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 106,320 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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G650 WKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G650 WKJ, 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 G650 WKJ registered?

G650 WKJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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