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R58 FGC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,769 mi
Last recorded78,769 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 FGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 78,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 78,589 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,478 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 78,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD LIFTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD LIFTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TREAD LIFTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure TRAD LIFTING (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 78,302 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 78,302 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,138 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 Oct 2018 77,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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 Oct 2017 77,438 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 77,438 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 76,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 76,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,331 miles

both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 74,044 miles

Oil leak

anti slip provision on brake pedal slightly worn

o/s front tyre perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,530 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2012 72,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2011 71,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,770 miles

o/s/r tyre preishing

Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre preishing

Pass 3 Nov 2009 68,593 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2008 67,646 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,925 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 65,149 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 63,603 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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R58 FGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black 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 R58 FGC, 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 R58 FGC registered?

R58 FGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R58 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 FGC shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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