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R572 VDA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,673 mi
Last recorded115,673 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 VDA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 115,673 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 115,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 114,324 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 113,826 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 113,205 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 113,182 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,961 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 111,369 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 111,369 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 110,327 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 109,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 108,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,575 miles

Corrosion to rear sills

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,615 miles

long travel on park brake

Pass 12 Aug 2013 101,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 99,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 98,918 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 98,033 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 96,644 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 96,585 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 96,585 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 94,812 miles

o/s rear sill starting to corrode

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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R572 VDA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R572 VDA, 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 R572 VDA registered?

R572 VDA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R572 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R572 VDA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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