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R972 ENJ

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

34,478 mi
Last recorded34,478 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 ENJ
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 34,478 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 33,868 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 33,225 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 32,019 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 32,019 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 30,355 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 30,355 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 24,786 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 19,956 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 19,651 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,117 miles

Surface corrosion present:front/rear suspension components,rear brake discs,front/rear brake hose ferrules.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 19,070 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 18,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 15,087 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 13,026 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 13,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,518 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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R972 ENJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R972 ENJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R972 ENJ registered?

R972 ENJ is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R972 ENJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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