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R476 GWR

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

66,584 mi
Last recorded66,584 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 GWR
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 66,584 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 66,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 65,536 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 66,185 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 64,167 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 62,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 62,283 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 60,436 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 60,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 59,421 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 58,112 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 58,112 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,863 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 56,863 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 55,755 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 54,439 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 52,467 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,683 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 47,509 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 45,891 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 45,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 30 May 2007 43,921 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,772 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 41,772 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2005 40,843 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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R476 GWR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R476 GWR, 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 R476 GWR registered?

R476 GWR is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R476 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 GWR shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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