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G846 YNF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,223 mi
Last recorded157,223 miles
Recorded on3 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG846 YNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2014 157,223 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 157,217 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 152,793 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2013 152,664 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes have corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2012 151,571 miles

both outer sills corroded

general corrosion to chassis legs and inner sills

n/s/f brake sticking

n/s/f coil spring corroded

o/s/r shock absorber damp

Pass 7 Apr 2011 149,675 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 149,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 147,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 143,319 miles

corrosion main and o/s/f brake pipes

corrosion o/s sill

Pass 26 Jul 2007 135,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 127,138 miles

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

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

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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G846 YNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G846 YNF, 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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G846 YNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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