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R473 NDD

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

51,721 mi
Last recorded51,721 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 NDD
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 51,721 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 51,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 51,512 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 50,870 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 50,695 miles

exhaust tail pipe resting on rear bumper & sitting close to diff housing

slight parking brake travel

Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,467 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 50,015 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 49,291 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 49,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,803 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,027 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 45,413 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,360 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 43,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 43,201 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,476 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 41,254 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 39,116 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 37,026 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R473 NDD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 R473 NDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R473 NDD registered?

R473 NDD is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R473 NDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 NDD shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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