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R532 LRU

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

60,057 mi
Last recorded60,057 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 LRU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 60,057 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no lock on rear (1.2.1 (c))

various parts corroded underneath

Pass 19 Jul 2023 60,015 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,872 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 59,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2020 59,439 miles

General underbody corrosion

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 59,286 miles

Handbrake travel longer than expected

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,183 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,820 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both rear tyres starting to perish in tread

n/s/f wheel binding

Pass 15 Jun 2013 57,245 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 52,366 miles

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Fail 4 Oct 2011 52,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

CORRSION ON O/S/R OUTTER SILL

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S/F WHEEL

SLIGHT CORRSION ON FRONT DISCS

SLIGHT CORRSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,764 miles

N/S HEAD LIGHT LITTLE LOOSE

N/S/R OUTTER SILL COORRODING BAD

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R OUTTER SILL

SLIGHT CORRSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Fail 29 Sep 2010 51,764 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S HEAD LIGHT LITTLE LOOSE

N/S/R OUTTER SILL COORRODING BAD

SLIGHT CORRSION ON O/S/R OUTTER SILL

SLIGHT CORRSION ON SUSPENSION UNITS

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,369 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 47,778 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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R532 LRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R532 LRU, 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 R532 LRU registered?

R532 LRU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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