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R68 FGC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

86,873 mi
Last recorded86,873 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR68 FGC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 86,873 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 86,795 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 85,382 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2025 85,382 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension locking device missing Anti roll bar bush bracket (5.3.6 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2023 85,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2022 81,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 77,416 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 75,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 75,203 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 75,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 75,173 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 75,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 75,143 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 75,129 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 74,986 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 74,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 73,471 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,842 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 72,212 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 71,566 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 71,566 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,425 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 63,885 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 63,885 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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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R68 FGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R68 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 R68 FGC registered?

R68 FGC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R68 FGC safe to buy?

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