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R355 TWE

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

30,326 mi
Last recorded30,326 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 TWE
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 30,326 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2025 29,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 28,360 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 27,281 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2022 26,569 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 26,015 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 25,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 24,793 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,160 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 23,145 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 22,065 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 20,811 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 19,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 18,357 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 18,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jul 2010 17,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers started to split

Pass 29 Jul 2010 17,700 miles

wipers started to split

Pass 1 Aug 2009 16,727 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 13,670 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,249 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 12,670 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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R355 TWE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R355 TWE, 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 R355 TWE registered?

R355 TWE is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R355 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 TWE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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