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R473 LGC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,141 mi
Last recorded71,141 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 LGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 71,141 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 69,669 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 67,994 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 66,634 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 8 Aug 2023 66,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall(ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2022 64,801 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 63,045 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2021 63,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jul 2020 61,729 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 59,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 53,783 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

service brake efficiency only just met(56%

Pass 31 Aug 2016 46,069 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive chassis (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 42,691 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 38,797 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 38,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,781 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,094 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 30,221 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 30,221 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,228 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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R473 LGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R473 LGC, 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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R473 LGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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