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R447 CCY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,179 mi
Last recorded138,179 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 CCY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 138,179 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 138,130 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested very little effort, test abandoned (1.2.1 (g))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both front chassis legs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 137,212 miles

Offside Rear diff seal leaking

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Pass 18 Jul 2023 136,506 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 135,074 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 134,296 miles

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

Rear parking brake effort only just meets req standard

Pass 18 Jun 2020 133,347 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 133,292 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 131,992 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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R447 CCY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R447 CCY, 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 R447 CCY registered?

R447 CCY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 26 June 1997.

Is R447 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R447 CCY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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