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R863 AWO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,809 mi
Last recorded117,809 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 AWO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 117,809 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 117,800 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 116,898 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

under side covered in underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,112 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,560 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower inner sills have slight corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,398 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 113,415 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 111,455 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear crossmembers (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s front upper and lower wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s inner arches (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s rear upper and lower wishbones (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s rear floors, chassis, outriggers and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm repaired, but not inappropriately wishbone been welded and coated in underseal (2.4.A.2)

all previous repairs covered over with paint/ underseal

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s rear tyres measuring right on limit and any further use will see them below limit. attention needed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 111,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and o/s outer sills/ arches (5.2.6)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear subframes/ crossmembers (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s front lower wishbones heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s front upper (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s rear lower wishbone heavily corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s rear inner arches (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s rear chassis, floor and outriggers (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and o/s rear upper (2.4.G.1)

previous welded repairs undersealed

Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,727 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Outer both wheel arch corroded

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

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle chassis and body not considered to be excessive

Fail 16 Mar 2017 109,727 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill x2 (5.2.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Outer both wheel arch corroded

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

multiple areas of surface rust to underside of vehicle chassis and body not considered to be excessive

Pass 25 Mar 2016 108,363 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 106,980 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 106,979 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,577 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,986 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 87,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 85,350 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 85,346 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 82,162 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 82,122 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 76,663 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 70,732 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 66,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 57,884 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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R863 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R863 AWO, 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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R863 AWO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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