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R269 UMO

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,405 mi
Last recorded103,405 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 UMO
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 103,405 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 99,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 2 Apr 2025 99,899 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear sills | both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2024 98,103 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside + offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside + offside front to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 95,077 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

parking break slighgtly high may need adjusting

Pass 26 Feb 2022 93,291 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,686 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 89,676 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 84,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 82,676 miles

surface cracks on nearside and offside rear tyres down tread

Fail 13 Nov 2018 82,676 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

surface cracks on nearside and offside rear tyres down tread

Pass 13 Nov 2017 82,394 miles

Nearside Rear tyre - surface cracks down tread

Offside Front brakes binding slightly

Offside Rear tyre - surface cracks down tread

Pass 17 Nov 2016 80,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface rust on nearside rear brake disc outer face

Fail 16 Nov 2016 80,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

surface rust on nearside rear brake disc outer face

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,312 miles

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode but not excessive

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre down to 3mm tread

Rear brake pads getting low

Underside corroded in places

Fail 23 Apr 2014 80,312 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear outer sills starting to corrode but not excessive

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Exhaust corroded

Nearside front tyre down to 3mm tread

Rear brake pads getting low

Underside corroded in places

Pass 30 Apr 2013 79,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,071 miles

front and rear suspension has lowering springs fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2009 76,099 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,907 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 62,015 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 61,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R269 UMO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R269 UMO, 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 R269 UMO registered?

R269 UMO is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R269 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 UMO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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