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R532 UBT

1997 Mazda MX-5

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,723 mi
Last recorded47,723 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda MX-585,711 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 UBT
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,723 miles

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

off side front brake binding slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2014 47,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,405 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr cill corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,079 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,460 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 37,074 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 34,763 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 34,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,072 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,594 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion under car

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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R532 UBT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5 in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R532 UBT, 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 R532 UBT registered?

R532 UBT is a 1997 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R532 UBT safe to buy?

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