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R507 PCF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

89,773 mi
Last recorded89,773 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 PCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,773 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 2 May 2024 89,678 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion on underside

Pass 10 May 2023 86,377 miles

both nearside tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion offside rear brake disc and brake pad worn low

surface corrosion on underside and throughout front and rear subframes and suspension components

Fail 26 Apr 2023 86,377 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both nearside tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion offside rear brake disc and brake pad worn low

surface corrosion on underside and throughout front and rear subframes and suspension components

Pass 8 Dec 2021 85,717 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 85,717 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on brake discs

general underside corrosion throughout

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,559 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 85,559 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside rear lower sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

corrosion on brake discs and chassis

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,274 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2018 82,573 miles

both rear discs are rusting up.

Fail 7 Mar 2018 82,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both rear discs are rusting up.

Pass 9 Mar 2017 80,268 miles

both rear disc,s are rusting up.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 78,131 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 76,729 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 75,258 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 74,413 miles

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 72,284 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 69,522 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 64,917 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 55,739 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 51,793 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 46,112 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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R507 PCF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R507 PCF, 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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R507 PCF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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