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G696 ULG

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

149,435 mi
Last recorded149,435 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG696 ULG
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2024 149,435 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front images cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Lower under vehicle covered in underseal , including suspension components, brake pipes , rubber bushes

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 149,382 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight images wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Lower under vehicle covered in underseal unable to see condition of arms , bushes brake pipes and fuel pipes

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 149,364 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 149,331 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 149,274 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 149,226 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 149,155 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,060 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 148,975 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 148,826 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 148,372 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 147,760 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 147,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 147,510 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 146,637 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 145,782 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 145,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

power steering leak(origin unknown}.

Pass 24 Jul 2009 144,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 142,158 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 142,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 137,503 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 137,360 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 137,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G696 ULG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 G696 ULG, 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 G696 ULG registered?

G696 ULG is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 March 1997.

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