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G779 FTW

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

152,332 mi
Last recorded152,332 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG779 FTW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 152,332 miles

engine oily

Pass 7 Oct 2024 151,726 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 151,204 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack slightly wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff slightly wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 150,636 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 150,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 149,589 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES ARE CORRODED

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

Pass 4 Oct 2019 148,738 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 148,156 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 147,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 146,449 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 146,449 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 145,357 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 145,357 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 144,429 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 144,429 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 143,620 miles

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe heat shield rattles

fuel filler cap seal perished

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

Fail 27 Sep 2013 143,620 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

exhaust down pipe heat shield rattles

fuel filler cap seal perished

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall

Pass 14 Sep 2012 141,811 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery insecure

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake warning lamp in/op

Fail 14 Sep 2012 141,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery insecure

fuel cap seal perished

parking brake warning lamp in/op

Pass 26 Sep 2011 140,305 miles

Corrosion on off side front brake pipe

Ratle from exhaust heat shield

Fail 21 Sep 2011 140,288 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Corrosion on off side front brake pipe

Ratle from exhaust heat shield

Pass 26 May 2010 138,973 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 134,562 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 134,562 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 128,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 121,897 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 121,897 miles

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

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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G779 FTW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 G779 FTW, 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 G779 FTW registered?

G779 FTW is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 July 1997.

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