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R577 FGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

13,188 mi
Last recorded13,188 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 FGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 13,188 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 12,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 12,701 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2023 12,701 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 12,694 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 12,686 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 12,665 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 12,608 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 12,594 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 12,214 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 12,181 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 12,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 11,891 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 11,804 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,715 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 11,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 11,646 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 11,559 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,466 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 11,347 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,134 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 10,918 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 10,587 miles

front number plate damaged.

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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R577 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R577 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 R577 FGH registered?

R577 FGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R577 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 FGH shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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