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R495 PAO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,514 mi
Last recorded76,514 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 PAO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 76,514 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,821 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 72,930 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 71,251 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 69,988 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,310 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 69,034 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 66,675 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 66,675 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 64,421 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 64,421 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 62,461 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 62,461 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 58,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,934 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 57,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,669 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 55,527 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 55,527 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 53,845 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 53,845 miles

Centre Front Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 51,746 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 49,090 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 46,527 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 44,699 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,179 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 42,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 41,320 miles

The passenger seat back is loose but can still be secured in the upright position.

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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R495 PAO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R495 PAO, 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 R495 PAO registered?

R495 PAO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R495 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 PAO shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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