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R349 LGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

113,203 mi
Last recorded113,203 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 LGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 113,203 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 113,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 6 May 2025 112,558 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 112,524 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 112,026 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 110,900 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 109,757 miles

Offside Front slight play in drivers seat back rest

Pass 11 Jul 2018 107,726 miles

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

rear of offside sill deteriorated

Fail 11 Jul 2018 107,725 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

rear of offside sill deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2017 106,169 miles

play/movement in drivers seat adjuster mechanism

Pass 12 Jul 2016 103,936 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 102,350 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,957 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,599 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 95,976 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 93,533 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 90,293 miles

slight corrosion to rear of offside outer sill

Pass 2 Feb 2010 87,054 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 81,601 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 74,577 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 74,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate has a small tear in it

Pass 28 Apr 2006 66,132 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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R349 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R349 LGK, 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 R349 LGK registered?

R349 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R349 LGK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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