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R284 KCU

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,223 mi
Last recorded53,223 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 KCU
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 53,223 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 53,213 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bolt not tightened (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2023 45,651 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 5 Apr 2022 39,823 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 39,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2021 37,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,309 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,536 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 31,583 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 29,141 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 29,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all coil springs corroded

all suspension components corroded

both sills corroded

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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R284 KCU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R284 KCU, 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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R284 KCU is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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