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R346 DGY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

118,232 mi
Last recorded118,232 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 DGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 118,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittently not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded by flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing or does not work (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated wiring from disconnected front fans worn through (4.11 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Front bumper slightly insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged outer plastic coating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both pipe sections (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear bumper slightly insecure

exhaust center section fowling gearbox to rear differential mounting

Pass 27 Apr 2025 113,728 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 113,236 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 111,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 110,807 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,594 miles

handbrake long travel

headlamp aim alignment stickers fitted

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2020 108,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear link pipe at offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

handbrake long travel

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2019 106,078 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 106,063 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 100,827 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 100,723 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 95,233 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in the tread and outer wall but not showing cords or ply

Fail 5 Aug 2017 95,233 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has cut in the tread and outer wall but not showing cords or ply

Pass 20 Aug 2016 94,156 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 94,145 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2015 92,971 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 92,265 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 92,265 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 91,114 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 89,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 88,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 86,503 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 83,773 miles

N/S+O/S SILL REAR END RUSTING

Pass 9 Aug 2008 80,257 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 77,533 miles

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

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

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

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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R346 DGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R346 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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R346 DGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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