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A25 GTO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,219 mi
Last recorded86,219 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 GTO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 86,219 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 85,370 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 85,282 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 85,213 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2023 84,601 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,966 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 83,907 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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A25 GTO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 A25 GTO, 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 A25 GTO registered?

A25 GTO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is A25 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A25 GTO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A25 GTO have outstanding finance?

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