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R331 GUA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,322 mi
Last recorded85,322 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 GUA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2025 85,322 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 78,842 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor edges corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor edges corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 76,036 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 75,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Sill slight corrosion not in prescribed area.

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

Offside Front Sill slight corrosion not in prescribed area.

Pass 3 Dec 2021 75,477 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 74,965 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 74,024 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,608 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 71,715 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 69,698 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 68,588 miles

all tyres perishing on inner walls

Pass 13 Mar 2015 67,401 miles

all tyres slightly perished (185/60/14-82h

Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,680 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,618 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,675 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 53,181 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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R331 GUA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R331 GUA, 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 R331 GUA registered?

R331 GUA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R331 GUA safe to buy?

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