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R337 SCF

1997 Mazda MX-5

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

94,856 mi
Last recorded94,856 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 SCF
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 94,856 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 94,685 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 94,497 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 94,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,031 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 93,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,651 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 93,351 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 93,023 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 92,311 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 91,342 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 90,355 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 85,119 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,514 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 70,662 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,219 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,225 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 55,025 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R337 SCF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R337 SCF, 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 R337 SCF registered?

R337 SCF is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R337 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R337 SCF shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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