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R7 GCB

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,346 mi
Last recorded126,346 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR7 GCB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2026 126,346 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 52% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded .

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Surface corrosion to fuel pipes.

Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,203 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 125,539 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 124,697 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 124,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 124,120 miles

FUEL PIPE CORRODING

Pass 30 Jul 2021 123,514 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2021 123,514 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,081 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,477 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 120,943 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 119,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,048 miles

Both front wings corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 115,008 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Both front wings corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 113,710 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 113,710 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front to rear fuel related pipe corroding + Exhaust tailpipe missing + Outer sills at rear and n/s/f wing at base corroding + N/s handbrake performance 40% lower than o/s

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 106,109 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

O/S/F wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2012 93,234 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,865 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,724 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,388 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 75,416 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,486 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 65,455 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 623,147 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 60,590 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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R7 GCB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R7 GCB, 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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R7 GCB is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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