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R505 FUM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,586 mi
Last recorded79,586 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 FUM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 79,586 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 79,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 79,661 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 79,524 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 79,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 79,059 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 78,977 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,916 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 78,772 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 78,772 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 78,673 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 78,513 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 78,044 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 77,748 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 77,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,642 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,329 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 76,895 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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R505 FUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R505 FUM, 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 R505 FUM registered?

R505 FUM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R505 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 FUM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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