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R751 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

101,705 mi
Last recorded101,705 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 101,705 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Front subframe corroded

Most steering & suspension components showing heavy surface corrosion

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Steering wheel has become deteriorated, centre cover lose + outer foam has become unbonded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,694 miles

All steering and suspension components heavily corroded. (Except shock springs).

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs inner edges corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash/impact beam damaged/bent. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel in handbrake.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread heavily "feathered"/unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread heavily "feathered"/unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak, possible fill plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering wheel centre cover trim loose + rim foam loose on rim.

Pass 9 Feb 2023 101,612 miles

All steering and suspension components heavily corroded. Shock springs corroding.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash/impact beam damaged/bent. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Little reserve travel in handbrake.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread heavily "feathered"/unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Tread heavily "feathered"/unevenly worn. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak o/s of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak, possible fill plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel centre cover trim loose + rim foam loose on rim.

Pass 15 Feb 2022 101,405 miles

All steering and suspension components (except shock springs) heavily corroded.

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front crash/impact beam damaged/bent. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate damaged. (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Little reserve travel in handbrake.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak o/s of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak, possible fill plug. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering wheel centre cover trim loose + rim foam loose on rim.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 101,104 miles

Center brake light not working

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 101,104 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Center brake light not working

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 99,947 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 99,344 miles

All coil springs are slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 97,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,229 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 96,229 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 94,142 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 92,383 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 86,085 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

corrosion underside

Pass 30 Jul 2013 86,085 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres perished

corrosion underside

Pass 15 Aug 2012 81,677 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 81,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 77,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,370 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,059 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2008 68,786 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge, n/s getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2007 65,194 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 59,462 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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R751 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R751 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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R751 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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