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R664 OEC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,756 mi
Last recorded65,756 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR664 OEC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 65,756 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 65,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 63,143 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 61,755 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 60,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 58,880 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 57,872 miles

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Fail 24 Aug 2020 57,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

handbrake only just met performance requirements

Pass 22 Aug 2019 56,784 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 56,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 55,258 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake only just met requirements 16%

Pass 10 Jun 2017 54,217 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear handbrake

Fail 13 May 2014 54,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s front tyre slightly deformed

Pass 13 May 2014 54,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s front tyre slightly deformed

Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear tyre has signs off cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2011 52,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 51,723 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 50,613 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 49,566 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 42,039 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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R664 OEC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R664 OEC, 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 R664 OEC registered?

R664 OEC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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