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G705 XWS

1997 Mazda MX5

Blue Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

182,015 mi
Last recorded182,015 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX5113,018 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG705 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelMX5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 182,015 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 175,745 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 175,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2010 163,944 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 154,963 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2008 142,668 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 133,844 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 128,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

How Reliable is the Mazda MX5?

Based on 3,499 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
2,660
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
fog lamp not working 61
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49
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G705 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX5 in Blue with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MX5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 113,018 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MX5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G705 XWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MX5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G705 XWS registered?

G705 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX5, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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