MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front and rear springs corroded
front number plate cracked
holed corrosion on bottom of nearside front wing
rear discs slightly corroded
Bad oil leak
Corrosion starting to both outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside front brake slight grab
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate damaged
Bad oil leak
Corrosion starting to both outer sills
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake slight grab
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front number plate damaged
front number plate cracked
nearside and offside rear brake discs in poor condition
nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge
offside and nearside tyres have cracks to the outer wall
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front number plate cracked
nearside and offside rear brake discs in poor condition
nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge
offside and nearside tyres have cracks to the outer wall
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres getting low wearing inner edges
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres getting low wearing inner edges
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G707 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 G707 XWS, 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 G707 XWS registered?
G707 XWS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 November 1997.
Is G707 XWS safe to buy?
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