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R715 MCH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

47,091 mi
Last recorded47,091 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 MCH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 47,091 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 46,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 46,315 miles

All underside covered in underseal

Fail 16 Oct 2023 46,315 miles

All underside covered in underseal

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 45,781 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 45,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 44,759 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 44,010 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,596 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 41,224 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 39,654 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,805 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

entire underside cover in underseal

Pass 27 Sep 2013 34,976 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 33,838 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 32,645 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 31,878 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 31,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 28,078 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,525 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 26,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R715 MCH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R715 MCH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R715 MCH registered?

R715 MCH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R715 MCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R715 MCH shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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