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H12 RGT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

115,771 mi
Last recorded115,771 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 RGT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 115,771 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 115,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 115,177 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 114,925 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 114,774 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 114,079 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 113,251 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 113,250 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,913 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 109,872 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 109,821 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 107,974 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 107,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 105,386 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2013 105,386 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 103,969 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 102,582 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 101,222 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 94,183 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2008 84,386 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 84,386 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 80,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 80,708 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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H12 RGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 H12 RGT, 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 H12 RGT registered?

H12 RGT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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