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R509 DNP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

90,474 mi
Last recorded90,474 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 DNP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 90,474 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 90,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,015 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Sill slightly corroded on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight corrosion on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2014 89,409 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 80,346 miles

all brakepads on legal limit

both front tyres worn on edges and n/side bald on outer edge

inner and outer sills rusting

Pass 24 Sep 2012 71,342 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 71,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,348 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,949 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,770 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 53,927 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,658 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,202 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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R509 DNP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R509 DNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R509 DNP registered?

R509 DNP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R509 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 DNP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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