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R305 EFA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

32,276 mi
Last recorded32,276 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 EFA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 32,276 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides inner sills wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 31,799 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,177 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 29,819 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 29,818 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 29,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Upper & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH rear brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,156 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened & lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH offside & Nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,772 miles

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

N/S & O/S Inner sills starting to corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2017 28,271 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,140 miles

Offside seat has race harness fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2016 28,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside seat has race harness fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2015 27,467 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2015 27,466 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,404 miles

both front brake hoses rubbing on tyres on full lock

Pass 30 Jul 2013 21,710 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,968 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,307 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,578 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 13,776 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 12,928 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,190 miles

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 11,224 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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R305 EFA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R305 EFA, 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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R305 EFA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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