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R97 GGC

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

92,070 mi
Last recorded92,070 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 GGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 92,070 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 92,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched When On Full Lock On Steering (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Marked Yellow Next To Brake Servo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 91,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 91,807 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,346 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

both sides sills covered heavily with sealant

front and rear suspension components and underbody have surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion o/s/rear inner wheel arch

slight corrosion both sills

various surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,277 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 88,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 87,567 miles

4 valves need replaceing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all over and rear arms (2.4.A.3)

hand brake just meets limits

Pass 10 Jul 2015 86,703 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

tyers perisht

Fail 9 Jul 2015 86,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

tyers perisht

Pass 9 May 2014 85,906 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside

some gauges not reading correctly ie revs and temperature

Fail 2 May 2014 85,904 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside

some gauges not reading correctly ie revs and temperature

Pass 23 May 2013 80,752 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 78,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 75,596 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 72,282 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,149 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 70,149 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2008 68,308 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,298 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,390 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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R97 GGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 R97 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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R97 GGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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