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R767 TBM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,286 mi
Last recorded50,286 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 TBM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 50,286 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 50,220 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 50,202 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 50,064 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,454 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 49,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired underfloor chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 47,258 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 46,538 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 46,538 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 45,346 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 45,173 miles

front discs and rear discs rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2016 45,140 miles

both rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 44,244 miles

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

Pass 30 Sep 2014 43,094 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,755 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 37,749 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perishing

nearside rear tyre worn o0n inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 37,749 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust leak at join

nearside front tyre worn on edges and perishing

nearside rear tyre worn o0n inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on edges and perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2010 32,712 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake lever is a little high!

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 26,200 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 9 Oct 2007 25,032 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 23,644 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 21,893 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 21,893 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R767 TBM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R767 TBM, 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 R767 TBM registered?

R767 TBM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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