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R976 SRV

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,703 mi
Last recorded27,703 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 SRV
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 May 2025 27,703 miles

Offside Washer inoperative

Pass 25 May 2022 27,562 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 27,423 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 27,154 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,104 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 27,001 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 26,891 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,133 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 25,668 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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R976 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R976 SRV, 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 R976 SRV registered?

R976 SRV is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R976 SRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R976 SRV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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