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R329 FGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,580 mi
Last recorded89,580 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 89,580 miles

General corrosion to underbody components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,506 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 89,037 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,530 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

all suspension components corroding

n/s handbrake getting low on effort

Pass 10 Apr 2019 84,580 miles

front tyres wearing on edges,rear tyres getting low on tread,n/s handbrake getting low on effort

Fail 8 Apr 2019 84,527 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges,rear tyres getting low on tread,n/s handbrake getting low on effort

Pass 4 Apr 2018 82,327 miles

offside rear outersill corroded,n/s handbrake effort getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,484 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,780 miles

corrosion evident o/s/r sill

corrosion rear discs

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,780 miles

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

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

corrosion evident o/s/r sill

corrosion rear discs

Pass 1 Apr 2015 74,323 miles

front pads getting low

number plates are deteriorating

rear discs corroded

slight drag o/s/f brake

surface corrosion underbody/also evident rear sills

Pass 28 Mar 2014 71,282 miles

front number plate deteriorating

surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

surface corrosion suspension/rear sills

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,826 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 64,884 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,670 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach cords

oil leak

rear pads getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,743 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 50,671 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 43,911 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 38,907 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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R329 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R329 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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R329 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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