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R503 EBX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

32,363 mi
Last recorded32,363 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 EBX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 32,363 miles

General underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2024 31,872 miles

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

sills rusty

suspension rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2023 28,000 miles

under sill applied for protection

Pass 2 Aug 2022 27,805 miles

Offside Rear corrsion rear arch

under sill applied for protection

Pass 17 Aug 2021 27,777 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills ends (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front both front wings corrsion

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 27,065 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 27,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 26,822 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 23,737 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,610 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 26,558 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 26,443 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 25,669 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,273 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 21,274 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 19,943 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,410 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 18,299 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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R503 EBX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R503 EBX, 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 R503 EBX registered?

R503 EBX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R503 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 EBX shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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