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R519 LGC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,432 mi
Last recorded74,432 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 LGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 74,432 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 73,550 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 72,552 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 72,552 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 71,263 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulling left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2022 70,580 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 70,331 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 67,567 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 67,567 miles

Offside Rear Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit boot (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 67,041 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 65,935 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 65,195 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 65,195 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 64,845 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Jun 2016 64,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,351 miles

n/s /rear tyre cracking

n/s front tyre cracking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 62,842 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 62,012 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,936 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 61,481 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 61,297 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 61,289 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 60,730 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 58,817 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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R519 LGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R519 LGC, 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 R519 LGC registered?

R519 LGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R519 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 LGC shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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