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R42 ULX

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,040 mi
Last recorded71,040 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 ULX
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,040 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 71,040 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 67,954 miles

tax run out, wheels been curbed, o/s/r wheel arcch marked, front panel chip, front pads approx 50%

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,383 miles

slight exhaust leak from joint between centre and rear exhaust box. whhels been curebed.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 64,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight exhaust leak from joint between centre and rear exhaust box. whhels been curebed.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,068 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 54,528 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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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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