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R271 FGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,726 mi
Last recorded115,726 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 115,726 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2025 114,229 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 112,139 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 110,014 miles

both front inner sills starting to corrode.

Fail 5 Dec 2022 110,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front inner sills starting to corrode.

Pass 24 Nov 2021 108,403 miles

underbody and suspension corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2021 108,403 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underbody and suspension corroded.

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 102,979 miles

o/s/r outer sill corroded.

underbody corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2018 100,046 miles

under body corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2018 100,046 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 19 May 2017 96,363 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 93,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 90,049 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 87,188 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2014 87,188 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,457 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 80,691 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to brake discs

Fail 27 Jun 2012 80,666 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion to brake discs

Pass 14 Jul 2011 76,923 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 72,427 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 68,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 63,697 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,679 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,573 miles

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

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

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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R271 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R271 FGK, 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 R271 FGK registered?

R271 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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