CarVerify

Free Car Check

G856 ATP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,577 mi
Last recorded159,577 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationG856 ATP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 159,577 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

nearside mirror missing

oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2018 145,369 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 139,377 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

vehicle undersealed/wax oil.

Fail 15 Jun 2017 139,377 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

registration plate obscured by windscreen wipers, moved to front bumper (6.3.1d)

vehicle undersealed/wax oil.

Pass 14 Jun 2016 137,460 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 137,450 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer sill panel corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2015 137,079 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2014 132,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

front pads low

n/s/r discs corroded

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 9 May 2014 132,701 miles

front pads low

n/s/r discs corroded

o/s/r shocker damp

Pass 19 Jul 2013 131,467 miles

front pads low

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

rear suspension components corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2013 131,467 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

front pads low

o/s/f inner steering arm slight play

rear suspension components corroding

Pass 3 Apr 2012 124,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear disc pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 121,399 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 119,654 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 116,875 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 114,687 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 113,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 112,866 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
Full Mazda MX-5 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

G856 ATP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc 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 G856 ATP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G856 ATP?

You can check the full history of G856 ATP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was G856 ATP registered?

G856 ATP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is G856 ATP safe to buy?

The MOT history for G856 ATP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G856 ATP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on G856 ATP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.