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G16 DYR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

105,077 mi
Last recorded105,077 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 DYR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 105,077 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 101,242 miles

under body painted

Pass 13 Sep 2022 95,433 miles

under body painted

Pass 20 Aug 2021 88,281 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 86,992 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 84,818 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 82,621 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,088 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,470 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 76,456 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,279 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 71,553 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre has deep cut

Pass 5 Sep 2013 67,206 miles

offside rear tyre has deep cut

Fail 5 Sep 2013 67,206 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has deep cut

Fail 12 Sep 2012 62,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 62,363 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 57,905 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 57,897 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc`s pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2010 52,991 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 52,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 48,672 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 43,600 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 43,601 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,801 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 32,450 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 32,450 miles

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

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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G16 DYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 G16 DYR, 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 G16 DYR registered?

G16 DYR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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