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R390 XFL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

89,677 mi
Last recorded89,677 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR390 XFL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 89,677 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 89,642 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 89,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,222 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 89,220 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 88,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 88,892 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill / wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 88,872 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 88,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 88,739 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 88,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 88,400 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,084 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 88,076 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 87,860 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,655 miles

Front registration plate damaged

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

Offside Front chassis corroded, not a prescribed area

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Dec 2015 83,536 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 83,536 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 81,618 miles

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

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2015 81,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 78,898 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2013 78,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside font brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Dec 2012 74,339 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 74,339 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

heat shield on exhaust insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2012 67,099 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 67,099 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,037 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 57,504 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 57,504 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 50,988 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 50,988 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,599 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 45,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 39,457 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 39,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 33,086 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 33,086 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R390 XFL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R390 XFL, 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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R390 XFL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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