MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))
Oil leak around gearbox sump
Oil leak slight gearbox ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak slight gearbox ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak on transmission
Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure
Transmission has slight fluid leak
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Non obligatory mirror slightly insecure
Transmission has slight fluid leak
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GIL 8837 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 GIL 8837, 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 GIL 8837 registered?
GIL 8837 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 23 May 1997.
Is GIL 8837 safe to buy?
The MOT history for GIL 8837 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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