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R276 FGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

73,002 mi
Last recorded73,002 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 73,002 miles

Slight corrosion nearside rear sill panel

Slight corrosion offside rear sill panel

Pass 7 Aug 2025 72,590 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,878 miles

exhaust leaking

imbalance between parking brakes

oil seepage

windscreen damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2024 71,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear wheel arch/sill panel end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner rear wheel arch/sill panel end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

exhaust leaking

imbalance between parking brakes

nearside reverse light inoperative

oil seepage

windscreen damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2023 71,128 miles

engine damp

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2022 70,627 miles

both headlight image on limit

both rear inner sills corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 70,611 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements poss caliper (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both headlight image on limit

both rear inner sills corroded

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,996 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 69,988 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 69,621 miles

centre and rear exhaust has slight leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2019 69,255 miles

rear exhaust has slight blow

Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,230 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust has slight blow

Pass 6 Aug 2018 68,190 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,102 miles

exhaust blow rear joint

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2016 66,214 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 65,353 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 65,343 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,413 miles

closing panles corroded, sills corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2014 64,399 miles

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

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

closing panles corroded, sills corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2013 63,009 miles

rear sills & closing panles corroded & weak, nsf shocker damp to limit

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,932 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both sills facing /closing panles corroded, front brake pads look on min limit, osr inner pad looks low,

Pass 29 Jul 2011 60,788 miles

os sill corroded, both rear facing panles corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 58,928 miles

o.s rear sill corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 57,841 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 57,841 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 56,424 miles

both headlight aims on lower limits

o.s rear sill starting to corrod

Pass 2 Aug 2007 55,015 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,294 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2005 60,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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R276 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 R276 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R276 FGK registered?

R276 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R276 FGK safe to buy?

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