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FSK 341

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,313 mi
Last recorded80,313 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSK 341
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 80,313 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 79,306 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

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))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,549 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 75,408 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 73,639 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 71,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 69,801 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 67,835 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear surface corrosion outer sill

small chip on windscreen outside zone A

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,972 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 63,904 miles

N/S/R outer sill starting to corrode at end

Pass 15 Oct 2015 62,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 61,082 miles

heavy corrosion at rear of O/S outer sill

Pass 18 Oct 2013 59,652 miles

surface corrosion on n/s outer sill

tow bar socket cap missing

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,207 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 56,933 miles

corrosion forming on o/s sill

Pass 19 Oct 2010 55,261 miles

O/S/R outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,899 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 51,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 48,149 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,471 miles

Rear inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Oct 2005 40,375 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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FSK 341 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FSK 341, 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 FSK 341 registered?

FSK 341 is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is FSK 341 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSK 341 shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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