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R337 FGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Grey Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,877 mi
Last recorded102,877 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 FGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 102,877 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 101,500 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 100,546 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 99,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 98,486 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 97,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 97,351 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 96,611 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 95,244 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 95,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 94,676 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 94,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 92,705 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 92,683 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 90,438 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

Fail 18 Feb 2015 90,397 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FRONT TYRES PERISHING SLIGHTLY

Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,507 miles

Wiper blades starting to split. Offside rear brake binding slightly. Rear silensor baffles rattling.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 86,512 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre perrished slightly

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT AND REAR SUB FRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS VERY RUSTY

Fail 11 Jun 2010 83,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 83,459 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 83,217 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 83,216 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

travel park brake close to limit

Pass 11 Jun 2008 83,211 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 83,211 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 77,681 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 69,411 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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R337 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Grey with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R337 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R337 FGK registered?

R337 FGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R337 FGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 FGK shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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