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R585 BGY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

64,943 mi
Last recorded64,943 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 BGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 64,943 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt. x2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has little reserved travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets slightly misaligned and only just providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Fail 15 Jun 2026 64,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux belt. x2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Handbrake has little reserved travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2. (195/50/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer jets slightly misaligned and only just providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2025 61,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 28 Jun 2024 51,527 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 44,781 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 44,781 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2022 37,170 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 36,425 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 May 2021 36,425 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2019 36,055 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

the underside of this car is very rusty in & out of prescribed areas.

Pass 5 Oct 2017 33,565 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 33,565 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 32,114 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,941 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,071 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 27,074 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 27,074 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,507 miles

NOMINATED TESTER R.C.JONES ENTRERED INCORRECT MILEAGE READING 126,507 ACTUAL MILEAGE IS 26,507 VOSA INFORMED

Pass 23 Apr 2013 126,507 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 25,483 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,416 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 18,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 17,631 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 16,805 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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R585 BGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R585 BGY, 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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R585 BGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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