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R3 OAS

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

121,343 mi
Last recorded121,343 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 OAS
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 121,343 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty

Offside Front Outer sill rusty

Pass 20 Feb 2024 118,465 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,424 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 115,424 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,078 miles

front number plate held on with tape

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2021 104,931 miles

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

o/s/f wing corroding

Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,583 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 87,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,531 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,129 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 68,764 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 68,752 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,051 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,409 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 61,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 59,476 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 57,086 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,667 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 46,787 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 42,874 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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R3 OAS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R3 OAS, 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 R3 OAS registered?

R3 OAS is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 October 1997.

Is R3 OAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R3 OAS shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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