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R72 VOY

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,401 mi
Last recorded52,401 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 VOY
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 52,401 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 51,803 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 50,640 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 50,128 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,157 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 48,643 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 47,820 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,645 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,802 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,236 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,892 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,415 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,910 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 38,229 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 37,756 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 36,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 35,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 34,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,029 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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R72 VOY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R72 VOY, 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 R72 VOY registered?

R72 VOY is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R72 VOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 VOY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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