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R275 FGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,910 mi
Last recorded155,910 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 155,910 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

body corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,799 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 148,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both wiper blades perishing

surface corrosion to rear of both sides outer sills

Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 144,502 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 144,486 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 136,578 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 136,674 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 119,935 miles

drivers seat damaged

rear number plate faded

Fail 18 Feb 2014 119,787 miles

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

drivers seat damaged

rear no plate faded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 110,346 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 109,978 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

heavy engine and gearbox oil leaks

n/s/ outersill corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2012 104,004 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 104,004 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 101,438 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 101,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 100,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 99,537 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 94,683 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 86,095 miles

diff oil leak. †corrosion to both rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jan 2006 79,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,815 miles

Front 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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R275 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R275 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 R275 FGK registered?

R275 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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