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R319 YTF

1997 Mazda MX-5

Black Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,206 mi
Last recorded71,206 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 71,206 miles

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Aug 2023 71,205 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,383 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 68,311 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,610 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear both rear antiroll bar "D" bushes

Fail 14 Dec 2016 65,126 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion rear discs

slight wear both rear antiroll bar "D" bushes

Pass 23 Jul 2014 63,746 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2013 62,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 60,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 60,869 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,587 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to pearish

long hand brake travel

offside rear tyre starting to pearish on outter wall

Pass 20 Jul 2010 56,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 53,881 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,481 miles

o/s/f shock absorder dust gator split

o/s/f tyre perished slightly

n/s/f shock absorder dust gator split

Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,501 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 44,839 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 44,839 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R319 YTF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Black with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R319 YTF, 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 R319 YTF registered?

R319 YTF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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