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GUI 2841

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,005 mi
Last recorded83,005 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUI 2841
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 83,005 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDERBODY SEALED

Pass 30 Apr 2022 82,699 miles

Coil spring corroded (ALL) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 82,175 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 75,619 miles

Rear fog lamp cracked lense

all steel brake pipes

Pass 28 Aug 2019 71,732 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 71,732 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Aug 2019 71,722 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,413 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 70,291 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 70,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front position lamps orange in colour

Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,006 miles

anti roll bar bushes perished

sub frames and suspension arms corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,006 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

anti roll bar bushes perished

sub frames and suspension arms corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 69,977 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,644 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 64,024 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,745 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,380 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 48,771 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,265 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,253 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 35,518 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 32,724 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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GUI 2841 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GUI 2841, 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 GUI 2841 registered?

GUI 2841 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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