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R351 ACC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 ACC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 76,133 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 76,102 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 74,758 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 74,100 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 69,983 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 69,936 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 64,525 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 64,525 miles

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

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

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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R351 ACC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R351 ACC, 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 R351 ACC registered?

R351 ACC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R351 ACC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R351 ACC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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