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R411 LGK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

84,204 mi
Last recorded84,204 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 LGK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 84,204 miles

Corrosion to O/S/R inner arch/sill

Under-body waxoyl'd

Pass 19 May 2025 83,248 miles

Under-body waxoyl'd

Fail 19 May 2025 83,248 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under-body waxoyl'd

Pass 11 Jun 2024 82,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 May 2023 80,248 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 78,448 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 77,172 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 75,094 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 73,726 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

steering wheel cover slightly loose

Pass 19 May 2018 71,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Outer sill rusty

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2017 69,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 67,934 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 65,325 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 62,613 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside outter sill rusty

offside front tyre worn down to 4mm

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,369 miles

front and rear subframes rusty

n/s outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,062 miles

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

battery loose

both subframes rusty

n/s outer sill rusty but not holed

Fail 16 Aug 2012 59,062 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery loose

both subframes rusty

n/s outer sill rusty but not holed

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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R411 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R411 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 R411 LGK registered?

R411 LGK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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