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G97 WGW

1999 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

191,731 mi
Last recorded191,731 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG97 WGW
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 191,731 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 190,367 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 189,675 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 188,820 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 188,115 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 187,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area, borderline excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 187,149 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area, borderline excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 186,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 186,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and offside front images (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 184,903 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 183,139 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 183,139 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 179,665 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 179,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 176,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

all suspension parts corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2013 170,689 miles

Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

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

all suspension parts corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2010 169,278 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Jan 2010 169,278 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

brake fluid low

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2009 166,306 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2008 163,688 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front trackrod end cover split

Fail 29 Jan 2008 163,688 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Upper Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front trackrod end cover split

Pass 29 Jan 2007 155,316 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 149,513 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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G97 WGW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 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 G97 WGW, 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 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G97 WGW registered?

G97 WGW is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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