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G964 ATP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,496 mi
Last recorded156,496 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG964 ATP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 156,496 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 156,364 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 134,641 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 132,174 miles

brake fluid dampness at rear of brake master cylinder, on lower servo body & inner wing. no visible leaks under full footbrake pressure on any brake componenents. suspect possible fluid leak into servo body.

heavy surface corrosion on suspension & steering components.

n/s/f tyre outer edge perished.

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape.

slight blow on rear exhaust pipe.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 132,094 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded, slight blow.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 131,885 miles

brake fluid slightly low.

Pass 7 Jan 2011 131,660 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad on the limit

Fail 4 Jan 2011 131,664 miles

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

nearside rear outer brake pad on the limit

Pass 15 Jan 2010 131,525 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 131,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 130,964 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

corrosion to boot floor and offside door shut

offside front tyre under inflated

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2008 130,187 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion around battery tray in boot

Fail 3 Jan 2008 130,146 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

corrosion around battery tray in boot

Pass 10 Jan 2007 128,394 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s sill damaged

wet conditions

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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G964 ATP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 G964 ATP, 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 G964 ATP registered?

G964 ATP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 July 1997.

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