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R626 GGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

118,619 mi
Last recorded118,619 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 GGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2021 118,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 118,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 117,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,392 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 117,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (5.2.6)

offside outer sill surface rust,

Pass 2 Dec 2015 116,607 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 114,939 miles

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

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

exhaust heat sheild in poor condition

nearside outer sill repaired

Fail 28 Nov 2014 114,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD IN POOR CONDITION.

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL REPAIRED.

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 112,225 miles

BOTH WIPER BLADES IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 16 Nov 2012 109,983 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 107,367 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED.

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

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL SURFACE RUST.

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 107,330 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NEARSIDE OUTER SILL PANEL REPAIRED AND UNDERSEALED.

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

OFFSIDE OUTER SILL SURFACE RUST.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 99,379 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 99,379 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 97,751 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 97,751 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 95,901 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 95,901 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,086 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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R626 GGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R626 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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R626 GGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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