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R414 VNT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,530 mi
Last recorded107,530 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 VNT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 107,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 99,090 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 92,033 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2023 84,086 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wing corroded

parking brake leaver has little reserve travel

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,903 miles

Nearside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 Jul 2021 72,687 miles

All tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

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

nearside front wing corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 72,015 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 72,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 71,153 miles

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

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill / wheel arch section

Pass 18 Jul 2018 69,925 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 68,522 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2016 66,824 miles

Oil leak

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,954 miles

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

signs of corrosion in and around offside rear wheel arch

Pass 11 Jul 2014 63,402 miles

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,904 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 60,323 miles

both rear tyres perishing / splitting

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 31 Jul 2012 60,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres perishing / splitting

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 58,427 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,300 miles

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

Steering and suspension components surface corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2009 58,139 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,798 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 54,410 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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R414 VNT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R414 VNT, 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 R414 VNT registered?

R414 VNT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R414 VNT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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