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R972 GSC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,886 mi
Last recorded111,886 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 GSC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 111,886 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2016 111,886 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 108,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 100,248 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 93,143 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 85,191 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,704 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 73,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 67,269 miles

both rear tyres walls cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2008 63,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 58,368 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 54,570 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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R972 GSC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R972 GSC, 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 R972 GSC registered?

R972 GSC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R972 GSC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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