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R455 NRX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,541 mi
Last recorded79,541 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 NRX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,541 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 78,830 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 78,784 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 78,606 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 78,384 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 78,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,418 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 77,392 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 74,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

fr reg plate cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2010 71,343 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 66,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise all tyres are badly perished and cracking in between tread

Pass 25 Apr 2008 61,716 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 58,225 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006

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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R455 NRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R455 NRX, 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 R455 NRX registered?

R455 NRX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R455 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 NRX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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