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G867 YNF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

147,306 mi
Last recorded147,306 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG867 YNF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 147,306 miles

Underbody covered in wax oil

Pass 29 Jun 2016 147,237 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 145,617 miles

underside of vehicle in corroded condition

Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 145,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 144,466 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 144,445 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 144,036 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 144,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2009 137,591 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 137,591 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 131,647 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 20 May 2008 131,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 125,783 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 125,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2006 117,871 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 117,871 miles

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

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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G867 YNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 G867 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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G867 YNF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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