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B21 GBC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,284 mi
Last recorded79,284 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 GBC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 79,284 miles

Underside of Vehicle Corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2022 76,251 miles

light corrosion to floor underside componants

Pass 3 Aug 2021 75,022 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Jul 2020 73,727 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Aug 2019 73,020 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 22,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 71,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

springs corroded/rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,184 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 71,184 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 70,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,250 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 70,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

cooling fans not working

Pass 2 Aug 2010 67,030 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 66,114 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 65,048 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inside edge

nsr brake pipe rusting slightly

osf bottom ball joint boot split

rear antiroll link bushes have slight movement

rear discs condition poor

Pass 7 Aug 2007 63,738 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 61,995 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 61,995 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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B21 GBC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B21 GBC, 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 B21 GBC registered?

B21 GBC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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