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R52 RRK

1997 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

106,325 mi
Last recorded106,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 RRK
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 106,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 100,448 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,338 miles

Offside Rear outer sill + inner arch rusty

minor leak from catalyst joint noted

Pass 17 Jun 2019 94,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear inner wheel arches rusty

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,017 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 89,988 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 89,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 88,351 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,835 miles

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,794 miles

chip in windscreen

slight corrosion to all suspension arms

slight exhaust blow from joint

Pass 8 Jun 2012 85,698 miles

all suspension arms corroded

chip in windscreen

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

Fail 7 Jun 2012 85,698 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all suspension arms corroded

chip in windscreen

offside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre 2-3mm

Pass 11 May 2011 82,296 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear axle brake pipe rusty.

Pass 21 May 2010 79,382 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion to front suspension

Pass 22 May 2009 76,070 miles

Corrosion starting n/s sill

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2008 71,836 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 68,869 miles

o/s sill very rusty.

Pass 24 May 2006 66,585 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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R52 RRK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R52 RRK, 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 R52 RRK registered?

R52 RRK is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R52 RRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 RRK shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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