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R590 BGY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,381 mi
Last recorded100,381 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 BGY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 100,381 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,790 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 98,356 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 96,965 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 95,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 92,633 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 90,133 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 88,136 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 83,528 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 82,918 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 81,820 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 81,809 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,378 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disc corroded

reat brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 76,844 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Nov 2007 76,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 70,400 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 63,417 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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R590 BGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R590 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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What year was R590 BGY registered?

R590 BGY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R590 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 BGY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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