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R801 MGH

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

88,900 mi
Last recorded88,900 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 MGH
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 88,900 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2026 88,896 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2025 88,058 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,884 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 86,847 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 84,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,057 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 80,131 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 70,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 59,600 miles

Oil leak.

Pass 26 Jun 2018 55,621 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,618 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 49,487 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 45,578 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 45,570 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 45,198 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 44,956 miles

Age related cracks in sidewall O/S front tyre

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 41,034 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 39,796 miles

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

rear differential has oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2011 37,630 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

osf disc silght corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2011 37,630 miles

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

osf disc silght corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2010 35,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 32,827 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,436 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 31,436 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,127 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,608 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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R801 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 R801 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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R801 MGH is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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