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G848 YNF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

182,853 mi
Last recorded182,853 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG848 YNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 182,853 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 182,739 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 180,581 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 180,579 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both chassis legs (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 180,314 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 179,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 178,539 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 178,539 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 172,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded, not prescribed area

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2018 172,109 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded, not prescribed area

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 165,060 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outter sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 157,823 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 151,254 miles

heavy corrosion both fronts and rears suspension systems

heavy corrosion n/s/f and o/s/f outer wing panels

n/s/f bumper corner loose

Pass 25 Jun 2014 149,224 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 149,224 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 22 May 2013 144,581 miles

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded and thin

nearside front brake slight bind

Fail 22 May 2013 144,581 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

both outer sills corroded and thin

nearside front brake slight bind

Pass 21 May 2012 142,797 miles

Engine oil leaks

General advancing corrosion to inderside of vehicle

N/S and O/S lower ball joint rubbers perished

N/S and O/S track rod end gators perishing

Pass 25 May 2011 141,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

all suspension parts rusty

Pass 9 Jun 2010 139,103 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 134,740 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 131,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2008 131,525 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2007 127,152 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 127,028 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/f track rod end gaiter split both front tyres worn close to legal limit on inn er edges

Pass 16 Jun 2006 121,237 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 121,237 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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G848 YNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc 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 G848 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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What year was G848 YNF registered?

G848 YNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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