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R96 GGC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,551 mi
Last recorded97,551 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 97,551 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 96,316 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 93,935 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2021 92,999 miles

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

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

nearside parking brake effort is slightly low

Fail 10 May 2021 92,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 92,619 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 92,056 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 90,448 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 88,949 miles

Front subframe and suspension components are rusty

Nearside rear tyre is showing cracks around the outer side wall

Pass 1 Feb 2016 87,712 miles

all under vehicle suspesion components have surface corrosion

both rear lower door sills slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2015 86,239 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,732 miles

exhaust system various corrosion and repair

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 80,898 miles

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

rear brake hoses corroded

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Feb 2011 78,635 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 76,166 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 72,542 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 69,710 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 69,649 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 69,649 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 60,232 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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R96 GGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R96 GGC, 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 R96 GGC registered?

R96 GGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R96 GGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R96 GGC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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