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G959 SGN

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,471 mi
Last recorded68,471 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG959 SGN
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 68,471 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2018 67,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,097 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 67,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 66,034 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 65,268 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 62,385 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 62,381 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 59,813 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,093 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,378 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

dull horn tone

nearside rear lower wheel arch corroded

srcatching,scrapping from nearside hub assembly

vehicle underbody grounded

Fail 11 Jul 2011 58,378 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front and rear brake discs pitted/corroded

dull horn tone

nearside rear lower wheel arch corroded

srcatching,scrapping from nearside hub assembly

vehicle underbody grounded

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,531 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear brake discs corroded/pitted

headlamp beam images poor(grey impored vehicle)

horn emits harsh tone

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,500 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2009 55,500 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills corroded

n/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 53,594 miles

near side front tyre inner edge unevenly wearing and very close to limits (raised edge tyre)

near side rear tyre perishing badly in tread area

off side front tyre inner edge worn

off side rear tyre inner edge unevenly wearing and very close to limits (raised edge tyre)

off side sill panel rusting

Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,043 miles

near side front and off side rear tyres inner edges wearing unevenly and close to limits

near side rear tyre tread area perishing

off side front tyre outer edge of tread area perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,933 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 49,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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G959 SGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G959 SGN, 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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G959 SGN is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 June 1997.

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