MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,040 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s/f wing slight damage.front brake pads getting low.brake fluid low
tax run out, wheels been curbed, o/s/r wheel arcch marked, front panel chip, front pads approx 50%
slight exhaust leak from joint between centre and rear exhaust box. whhels been curebed.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
slight exhaust leak from joint between centre and rear exhaust box. whhels been curebed.
How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?
Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.
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R42 ULX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R42 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 R42 ULX registered?
R42 ULX is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R42 ULX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R42 ULX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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