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R35 ULX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,329 mi
Last recorded110,329 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 ULX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 110,329 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 110,320 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 102,655 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 102,655 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,778 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,167 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 84,167 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 75,355 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 75,349 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 67,200 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 67,200 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 54,297 miles

light corrosion on various componants as if vehicle been stood

Pass 1 Mar 2013 54,036 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 54,036 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,677 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 50,614 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 49,004 miles

both rear outer sill rusty

o/s/f wiper blades slighty spilt

Fail 1 Feb 2010 49,002 miles

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

both rear outer sill rusty

o/s/f wiper blades slighty spilt

Pass 28 Oct 2008 43,072 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,500 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 29,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 25,828 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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R35 ULX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R35 ULX, 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 R35 ULX registered?

R35 ULX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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