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R757 FVC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,690 mi
Last recorded109,690 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 FVC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 109,690 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 104,867 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 104,865 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 103,948 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 101,703 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 98,907 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 98,905 miles

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers very corroded .

Pass 11 Mar 2020 98,226 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 98,226 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,200 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,057 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 94,510 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 94,483 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2010 89,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 87,249 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 85,284 miles

Corrosion to rear of nearside outter sill

Corrosion to rear of offside outter sill

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 6 Nov 2008 85,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion to rear of nearside outter sill

Corrosion to rear of offside outter sill

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 31 Oct 2007 71,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,165 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 53,909 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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R757 FVC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R757 FVC, 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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R757 FVC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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