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G873 WYK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Orange Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

243,165 mi
Last recorded243,165 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG873 WYK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 243,165 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2025 243,165 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 241,621 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 241,621 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 241,217 miles

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Feb 2023 241,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Feb 2022 234,580 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

floor / chassis rails showing age related corrosion...

Pass 21 Feb 2021 223,018 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2021 222,984 miles

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SEAT BELT MOUNTING (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 213,286 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened [front and rear] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 213,215 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened [front and rear] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 211,670 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 209,731 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion both side on cills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 206,875 miles

Body has slight corrosion both cills (6.1.B.2)

Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 204,717 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 202,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres cracking on side walls

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

Pass 9 Apr 2013 200,179 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 11 Apr 2012 196,678 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 193,528 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 193,523 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,091 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 190,900 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 181,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 172,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 162,553 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 152,675 miles

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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G873 WYK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Orange with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 G873 WYK, 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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G873 WYK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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