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R454 EKX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,633 mi
Last recorded97,633 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 EKX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 97,633 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 96,841 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 96,262 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 96,074 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,968 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 94,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 94,644 miles

Central Rear oil leak from gearbox

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded not excessive

Nearside Rear Inner arch corroded not excessive

Offside Rear Inner arch corroded not excessive

Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,166 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded not considered excessive

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded not considered excessive

Offside Rear inner arch corroded not considered excessive

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all suspension generally corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 94,164 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded not considered excessive

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded not considered excessive

Offside Rear inner arch corroded not considered excessive

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all suspension generally corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 93,718 miles

Nearside Rear foot and handbrake performance is low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake discs are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,404 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Heavy corrosion to chassis & all underside components (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 90,404 miles

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

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides front & rear (All 4 hoses) (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Heavy corrosion to chassis & all underside components (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,568 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 88,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 88,068 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 87,085 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 86,486 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 85,826 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 85,828 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 84,802 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 83,466 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 81,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 81,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 79,560 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 76,056 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 69,737 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 69,737 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R454 EKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 R454 EKX, 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 R454 EKX registered?

R454 EKX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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