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G670 AUD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,062 mi
Last recorded181,062 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG670 AUD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 181,062 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 170,053 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 169,869 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 166,785 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 164,776 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 155,618 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 155,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 145,497 miles

rear exhust outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2007 145,497 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 134,770 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 134,770 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2005 124,550 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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G670 AUD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G670 AUD, 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 G670 AUD registered?

G670 AUD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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