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G6 MXV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

82,324 mi
Last recorded82,324 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG6 MXV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 82,324 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 4 Jul 2025 81,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 26 Jun 2024 81,166 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2023 80,397 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill end/wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jul 2022 79,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2022 79,678 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,473 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible rack leak

Rear suspension/sub frame corroded

Tyres perished

Fail 22 Jun 2021 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Possible rack leak

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension/sub frame corroded

Tyres perished

Pass 13 Jul 2020 76,050 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Caliper pins worn

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Noise from belt area

OIl leaks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2019 74,568 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front caliper pins worn

Noise from belt area

Numerous oil leaks

Parking brake reserve

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyres badly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2018 72,853 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 72,853 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 72,594 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 71,950 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2015 71,582 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 71,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 71,299 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2012 70,656 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 70,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 69,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 68,598 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 68,587 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 67,578 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 67,555 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 64,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 61,662 miles

Under tray fitted

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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G6 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 G6 MXV, 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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G6 MXV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 February 1997.

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