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H62 RRY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH62 RRY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2025 98,033 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 97,835 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 97,594 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 97,406 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 97,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 96,725 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 95,721 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 94,498 miles

signs of corrosion on nearside outer sill and offside lower part of front wing

Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,904 miles

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

front wipers slightly smear screen

Pass 1 Sep 2016 89,710 miles

AUX drive belts deteriorating

gear box has a slight seepage of oil

Pass 8 Sep 2015 86,493 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 83,122 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,434 miles

offside rear outer brakepad 3/4 worn

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 75,114 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 72,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,081 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 64,245 miles

nsr tyre at 2mm

Pass 14 Sep 2007 59,630 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 55,523 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 55,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 51,379 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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H62 RRY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 H62 RRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H62 RRY registered?

H62 RRY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 22 April 1997.

Is H62 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H62 RRY shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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