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P176 GRR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

57,160 mi
Last recorded57,160 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 GRR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 57,160 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 57,158 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear subframe and associated suspension components corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 57,087 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms [upper and lower] corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 57,085 miles

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear suspension arms [upper and lower] corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 57,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 56,921 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED, springs upper and lower wishbones, springs and anti-roll bars links etc. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 56,861 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 56,777 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 56,725 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 56,655 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 56,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 56,425 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 56,349 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill to floor area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill to floor area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 56,251 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,196 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 56,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 56,149 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,860 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 55,546 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 54,921 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 54,918 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 54,724 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 52,875 miles

Belly pan fitted.

Both front and N/S/R tyres perishing.

Both front brake disk inner faces appear poor.

Centre exhaust joint slightly blowing.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 47,375 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 42,297 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre close to limit

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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P176 GRR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P176 GRR, 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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P176 GRR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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