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R559 FGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

58,666 mi
Last recorded58,666 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2026 58,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2026 58,597 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working missing wiper stalk (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 52,741 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 46,967 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 46,967 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 45,025 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 45,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,317 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 41,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 39,331 miles

slight corrosion on near side and off side rear sills.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,384 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,536 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 37,525 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,336 miles

offside front tyre nail in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2012 34,942 miles

Both front brake discs lipped, ridged and worn.

Heavy corrosion to nearside outer sill and gone through outer skin and inner skin corroded and weak.

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

Slight bind to offside front brakes and operation lazy.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,572 miles

Both front brake discs have a lip and are worn.

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

Offside front brakes have slight bind.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 32,260 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 32,260 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 31,172 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,966 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 28,966 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,941 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 26,941 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 24,383 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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R559 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 R559 FGH, 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 R559 FGH registered?

R559 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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