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M442 UDP

1997 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

172,935 mi
Last recorded172,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM442 UDP
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 172,935 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 169,753 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 169,262 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 169,076 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 162,158 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 156,812 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 156,800 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 152,237 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 147,006 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 146,992 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 139,925 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 129,714 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 129,702 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 115,583 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 102,736 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 90,130 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 78,843 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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M442 UDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 M442 UDP, 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 M442 UDP registered?

M442 UDP is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is M442 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for M442 UDP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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