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R678 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,005 mi
Last recorded118,005 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 118,005 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 112,952 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 108,602 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 108,544 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 108,543 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 107,474 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 107,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 103,367 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 98,702 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 96,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 96,310 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 96,154 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,053 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,066 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)

nearside headlamp beam pattern only just passible

Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,405 miles

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

offside rear tyre has slight edge wear on inner

Pass 20 Apr 2011 79,239 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 67,106 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 63,110 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,490 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 50,114 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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R678 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R678 MGH, 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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R678 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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