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R625 GGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

83,517 mi
Last recorded83,517 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 GGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 83,517 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 83,517 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 83,506 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 82,428 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 82,428 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 82,059 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 82,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,859 miles

front springs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 77,859 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

front springs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 77,138 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2015 74,506 miles

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

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

under side corroded (chassis and suspension)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 73,678 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

coolant leak from top radiator hose

front brake pads starting to wear low

offside rear to nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 69,206 miles

chassie rails both sides distorted and crushed in

Fail 27 Dec 2012 69,181 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

chassie rails both sides distorted and crushed in

Pass 22 Dec 2011 65,434 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 65,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 61,687 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

off side seat belt starting to fray

Fail 30 Dec 2010 61,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

off side seat belt starting to fray

Pass 29 Dec 2009 56,502 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight freeplay nearside steeringrack

Fail 18 Dec 2009 56,292 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight freeplay nearside steeringrack

Pass 17 Dec 2008 46,099 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,485 miles

exhaust knocking

slight play nearside steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2006 37,182 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 37,182 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Dec 2006 37,159 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 32,154 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 29,575 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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R625 GGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 R625 GGK, 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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R625 GGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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