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R67 ONL

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR67 ONL
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 134,284 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

full underbody and suspension underseal/wax oiled

Fail 9 Jun 2026 134,284 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

full underbody and suspension underseal/wax oiled

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 134,230 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced mid sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3m (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2022 133,928 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 133,863 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 133,153 miles

General corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 129,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,449 miles

Surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,206 miles

corrosion to all underside and all components

Fail 24 Mar 2017 124,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to mounting areas (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded [chassis rail floor to seat mounts front to rear several areas holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear all areas (5.2.6)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all ar (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rears (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to all underside and all components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,178 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,745 miles

all wish bone badly corroded

osr tyre has cut

slight brake application uneven

Fail 26 Mar 2015 116,745 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

all wish bone badly corroded

osr tyre has cut

slight rear brake application uneven

Pass 29 Mar 2014 112,954 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

general corrosion to underside including outer sills

Pass 30 Mar 2013 110,957 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 108,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion to front subframe and wishbones

general corrosion to rear subframe and wishbones

steering rack - slight play at o/s arm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,119 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s & n/s outer sills rear section corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2010 103,850 miles

Oil leak

n/s o/s/f and o/s/r outer tyre walls have slight damage

Fail 16 Apr 2010 103,826 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

n/s o/s/f and o/s/r outer tyre walls have slight damage

Pass 11 Apr 2009 97,001 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 90,169 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 82,606 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 76,370 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 76,370 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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R67 ONL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R67 ONL, 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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R67 ONL is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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