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M299 VRA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1830cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,074 mi
Last recorded116,074 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM299 VRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,830cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 116,074 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 6 Jun 2023 115,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 114,828 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 113,626 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion

Fail 12 Jan 2021 113,598 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corrosion

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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M299 VRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,830cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M299 VRA, 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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M299 VRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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