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R456 PRA

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

62,193 mi
Last recorded62,193 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 PRA
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 62,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 62,186 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf & both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 61,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 60,167 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 59,674 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 59,674 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,059 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 58,287 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 57,829 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 57,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 57,603 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 57,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,096 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2011 56,842 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills corroded at rear

Pass 19 Apr 2010 56,194 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 55,679 miles

o/s & n/s outer sills are corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 55,241 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 53,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,368 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 49,206 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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R456 PRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R456 PRA, 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 R456 PRA registered?

R456 PRA is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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