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R276 YKM

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,988 mi
Last recorded113,988 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 YKM
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 113,988 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 112,301 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2023 111,628 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 111,619 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 109,410 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 109,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 107,101 miles

Front pipe leaking

Fail 22 Dec 2020 107,043 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Both to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

General underbody corrosion

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 105,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside front same and approaching wearbars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hand brake not as efficient one side as the other

Pass 18 May 2018 102,923 miles

parking brake lever has high travel

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cuts in tred (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear has cuts in tread

Nearside Rear outer section of sill corroded

oil leak from engine bay

various steering and suspension components are corroded slightly

Pass 26 May 2017 101,346 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 99,558 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 97,323 miles

both front tyres cracking +n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2015 97,301 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

both front tyres cracking +n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 May 2014 94,520 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 94,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 91,495 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 85,975 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2012 85,813 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 79,439 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 79,439 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,967 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 68,758 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 65,202 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 59,791 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 57,403 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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R276 YKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R276 YKM, 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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R276 YKM is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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