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R544 LFM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,261 mi
Last recorded82,261 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 LFM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 82,261 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 81,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,800 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 80,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 79,260 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 77,952 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 77,090 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 75,328 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,431 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 73,435 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 71,324 miles

both front tyres perished slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,826 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,285 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 69,417 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,242 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 67,269 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 65,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 64,723 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,885 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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R544 LFM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R544 LFM, 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 R544 LFM registered?

R544 LFM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R544 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 LFM shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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