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R526 YYC

1997 Mazda MX-5

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,812 mi
Last recorded77,812 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 YYC
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 77,812 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 77,802 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 77,664 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front of catalyst exhaust flange (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid leaking at nearside rear caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

strong smell of petrol at offside rear / no leaks detected from fuel system at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2023 76,187 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,756 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,340 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 68,071 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 67,491 miles

front wipers smearing skightly

Fail 6 Jul 2015 67,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers smearing skightly

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,402 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 62,707 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,692 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,661 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 46,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,164 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 32,675 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 32,675 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,757 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,680 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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R526 YYC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R526 YYC, 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 R526 YYC registered?

R526 YYC is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R526 YYC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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