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R307 DGY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

91,441 mi
Last recorded91,441 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 DGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 91,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,335 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,013 miles

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 88,212 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 87,470 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 87,452 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 86,720 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 86,715 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 85,525 miles

Nearside sill corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 85,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 84,231 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2018 83,024 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jan 2017 82,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 81,114 miles

o/s inner sill has slight corrosion at rear

Pass 2 Apr 2015 80,658 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 79,262 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 76,569 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 76,569 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all 4 tyres cracking on side walls.

Pass 7 Jan 2012 74,322 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,119 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 69,931 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,994 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 58,804 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,077 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 40,441 miles

Front and rear brake discs starting to corrode.

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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R307 DGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R307 DGY, 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 R307 DGY registered?

R307 DGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 November 1997.

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