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R322 ADL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

93,090 mi
Last recorded93,090 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 ADL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 93,090 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 92,937 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2024 91,814 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 90,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,733 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 89,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 88,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2020 86,270 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 3 Jun 2020 86,263 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 85,024 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Aug 2017 83,200 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,668 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,709 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,847 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Fail 6 Aug 2014 78,846 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

heavy surface rust on front and rear suspension parts

Pass 6 Aug 2013 77,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,813 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear outer sills heavily corroded but not holed

rear brake discs in poor condition

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2010 73,293 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside outer sill corroded but not holed

suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 17 Jul 2008 67,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

offside outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2007 59,389 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 50,380 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 50,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 43,228 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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R322 ADL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 R322 ADL, 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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R322 ADL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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