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R868 PDV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

110,208 mi
Last recorded110,208 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 110,208 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 109,580 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 109,578 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 108,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 107,717 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 107,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,385 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 104,065 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,653 miles

general corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2016 99,809 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 97,732 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 94,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 92,762 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 89,308 miles

Nearside Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,308 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,650 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 86,599 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 81,286 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,170 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 69,685 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 62,801 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 56,570 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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R868 PDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R868 PDV, 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 R868 PDV registered?

R868 PDV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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